
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington South Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $500 (11 Rentals)
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Magnolia Gardens Senior Community

9405 California Ave, Unit 29

Sago Palms Apartments

Geel Place
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Cedar Glen Apartments

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8894 Indiana Ave

10788 Mercer Ave

5079 Noble St
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10109 Nemaha Ct
Arlington South, Riverside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arlington South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington South Studio Apartments | $1,817 | $1,665 | $2,045 |
| Arlington South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $1,250 | $2,595 |
| Arlington South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,399 | $2,926 |
| Arlington South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,151 | $2,545 | $3,558 |
| Arlington South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,399 | $3,399 | $3,399 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Arlington South Neighborhood of Riverside, CA.
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Cheapest Available Arlington South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington South area of Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sago Palms Apartments priced from $1,595. Villa Rosa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here are the most affordable Arlington South apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sago Palms Apartments | 1 bed / 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Villa Rosa | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Stonewood Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| MAGNOLIA WEST APARTMENTS- RIVERSIDE, CA | ADU - 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Metro 3610 Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington South, CA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Arlington South area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2x2S Model at LuxLiv Apartments in the in the La Sierra neighborhood starting from $2,654. The second greatest value Arlington South apartment is the B2 Model at Metro Gateway Apartment Homes starting at $2,715 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the La Sierra neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arlington South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LuxLiv Apartments | 2x2S | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Metro Gateway Apartment Homes | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Presidential Townhomes | Savannah | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.15 |
| The Terrace | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| The Meadows | C | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| The Newport | C | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
| Sago Palms Apartments | 2 bed/ 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Banbury Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
| Village West Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.33 |
| Villa Rosa | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Arlington South, Riverside, and the greater Riverside area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arlington South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Arlington South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arlington South is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington South?
The cheapest apartment in Arlington South is Sago Palms Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Arlington South costs $3,399.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arlington South?
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 1 regular apartments in Arlington South 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 Arlington South?
Cheap apartments in Arlington South have an average cost of $213 which is $3,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington South.
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