Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Riverside, CA (300 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Riverside that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Riverside, CA

There are currently 25936 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Riverside, CA area.The three Riverside neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Outer Ontario Rancho Cucamonga, North Fontana, and Bellgrove Morningstone. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Riverside Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Outer Ontario Rancho Cucamonga4/41644$4,096
North Fontana4/4477$4,572
Bellgrove Morningstone4/4439$4,572
Rancho Fontana4/4315$4,572
West End Fontana4/4309$4,572
Northgate4/4298$3,395
Silverleaf at Shady Trails4/4295$3,395
Moreno Valley West4/4267$3,629
Rialto Airport4/4267$3,689
Victoria Gardens4/4252$4,299

Pet Friendliest Riverside Apartments for Rent

The Riverside Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is The Cove at Canyon Crest in the Canyon Crest neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Stonewood Apartments in the Arlanza neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Riverside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
The Cove at Canyon Crest4/4Canyon Crest$1,995
Stonewood Apartments4/4Arlanza$1,845
Tuscany Hills Apartment Homes4/4Moreno Valley West$2,060
Westmont Village Homes - 55+ Senior Community4/4Outer Riverside Corona$2,174
Legends at Rancho Belago3.8/4Moreno Valley East$1,964
Asante Villas Apartments3.8/4Moreno Valley West$2,059
Hidden Springs Apartments3.8/4Canyon Crest$1,945
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing3.8/4University$649
Metro Gateway Apartment Homes3.8/4La Sierra South$1,920
Core at Sycamore Highlands3.8/4Sycamore Canyon Canyon Springs$2,034

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Riverside, CA

The lowest priced Riverside apartment at a property that allows pets is the 2x2 2 Beds Model at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing in the University neighborhood starting from $779. The second cheapest Riverside Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at Stonewood Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,845 in the Ramona neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Riverside apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x2$779
Stonewood Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$1,845
Metro Gateway Apartment HomesS1$1,920
Hidden Springs Apartments1 Bedroom$1,945
Legends at Rancho BelagoThe Marbella$1,964
Core at Sycamore HighlandsA1$2,034
Asante Villas ApartmentsTanzania$2,059
Westmont Village Homes - 55+ Senior CommunityPine - Duplex$2,214
The MontereyA3.1-D$2,282
Tuscany Hills Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Loft$2,450

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Riverside Overview

Located a mere 60 miles from the mecca that is Los Angeles and known affectionately as the Inland Empire, Riverside is a diverse and exciting California locale brimming with opportunity. Known as the birthplace of the citrus industry, this sunny hot spot is flush with a growing economy and an ever-expanding residential base.

Why live in Riverside, CA?

From world glass shopping at the Galleria Tyler Mall to a a short commute to the job market of Hollywood, Riverside apartments have much to offer. Pleasant weather combined with the scenic beauty of those oh-so-famous orange trees yield a truly one-of-a-kind California destination, making Riverside ideal for families, working young professionals and college students alike.

Riverside, CA
Population: 330,063

Ranked #58

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverside, CA

Ranked #49

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Riverside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Riverside?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Riverside is at Highland Parc North listed at $515.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Riverside Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Riverside is $2,325.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Riverside Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Riverside is a 3,362 square feet unit starting from $2,174 at Westmont Village Homes - 55+ Senior Community.

What is the average size for Riverside Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Riverside is currently at 697 sq ft.

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