Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arlington South Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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Turtle Creek
$2,181 - $2,912
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Turtle Creek

4826 Van Buren BlvdRiverside, CA 92503
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Geel Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Geel Place

3990 Reynolds RdRiverside, CA 92503
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Ranch Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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3485 Jefferson StRiverside, CA 92504
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Brandon Place Senior
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandon Place Senior

3941 Polk StRiverside, CA 92505
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$1,475

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8894 Indiana Ave

RiversideCA92503
property at 10788 Mercer Ave

$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10788 Mercer Ave

RiversideCA92505
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Spanish Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Oaks

8395 Magnolia AveRiverside, CA 92504
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Applewood Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Applewood Apartments

8112 Magnolia AveRiverside, CA 92504
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Sierra Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Gardens

3915 La Sierra AveRiverside, CA 92505
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Arlington South, Riverside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arlington South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arlington South area of Riverside, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at The Meadows priced from $450. Brandon Place Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,371. Here are the most affordable Arlington South apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MeadowsC2BR,2BA$450
Brandon Place Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,371
Villa Rosa1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,675
Sunstone Place ApartmentsSedona1BR,1BA$1,771
Applewood ApartmentsApartment 1bd/1ba - Premium1BR,1BA$1,800
Banbury Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Tyler Arms Apartments1bd/1ba - A1BR,1BA$1,825
Sierra Gardens1 Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,849
The NewportA1BR,1BA$1,850
Magnolia West ApartmentsFully Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath in Riverside CA1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arlington South, CA

As of July 09, 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 2 Bedroom Model at Mission Garden Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LuxLiv Apartments2x2S2BR,2BA$2.22
Mission Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.00
The MeadowsC2BR,2BA$0.47
The Terrace2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.33
River Oaks2X22BR,2BA$2.53
Village West Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.33
Riverglen Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath (C & D Units)2BR,1BA$2.38
4159 Harrison St, Unit 41594159 Harrison St2BR,1BA$2.41
Villa Rosa1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.26
Brandon Place Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.41

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Arlington South, Riverside, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 the price of a cheap apartment in Arlington South?

The cheapest apartment in Arlington South is Brandon Place Senior which is listed at $1,371, 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 9 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 $227 which is $3,172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arlington South.

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