Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverside, CA from $300 (12 Rentals)

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Vishnu Senior Ashram
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vishnu Senior Ashram

19647 Lonestar LnRiverside, CA 92508
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Keith Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keith Street Apartments

1819 Keith StRiverside, CA 92507
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Towne Crest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Crest Apartments

750 Via PuebloRiverside, CA 92507
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Blue Mountain Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Mountain Senior Villas

22627 Grand Terrace RdGrand Terrace, CA 92313
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Las Terrazas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Terrazas

1176 W Valley BlvdColton, CA 92324
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Heritage Park Senior 55+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Park Senior 55+

303 W Merrill AveRialto, CA 92376
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Perris Isle Senior Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Perris Isle Senior Apartments

12950-12980 Perris BlvdMoreno Valley, CA 92553
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River Run
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Run

863 River RdCorona, CA 92878
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Getting Around Riverside, CA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Riverside, CA Area Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $1,471.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Oasis Senior Villas which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $3,456.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,518 regular apartments in Riverside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Riverside?

Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $589 which is $2,867 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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