
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $700 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Riverside area of Riverside.


Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments

Palm Vista

Pine Village

4265 9th St, Unit 4265 9th Street

Villas at Columbia

3036 Lemon St
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Mission Lofts

2726 5th St

Centerpointe at Market

MARK Riverside

Imperial Hardware Lofts

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3448 Fairmount Blvd, Unit 3448

The Woods Senior Living
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Raincross Promenade

3034 Lemon St

Mount Rubidoux Manor

3851 Cedar Ave

Oasis Senior Villas

4314 University Ave

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3455 Fairmount Blvd
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4374 9th St
Downtown Riverside, Riverside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Riverside Studio Apartments | $2,066 | $1,495 | $2,391 |
| Downtown Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,535 | $3,510 |
| Downtown Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,850 | $4,709 |
| Downtown Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,244 | $2,650 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Riverside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Riverside area of Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Village priced from $1,700. Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here are the most affordable Downtown Riverside apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Village | 1bd/1ba - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,720 |
| Pine Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,836 |
| Villas at Columbia | 1BD Loft / 1.5BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Mission Lofts | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
| Centerpointe at Market | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,155 |
| MARK Riverside | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,179 |
| Imperial Hardware Lofts | Studio A-3 | Studio,1BA | $2,191 |
| The Woods Senior Living | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,260 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverside, CA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverside area is the $2.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Model at Main+Nine in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $3,475. The second greatest value Downtown Riverside apartment is the A2 Model at Raincross Promenade starting at $2,395 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Eastside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main+Nine | 2 Bedroom 1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Raincross Promenade | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| The Woods Senior Living | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Centerpointe at Market | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Villas at Columbia | 1BD Loft / 1.5BA | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.57 |
| Pine Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| MARK Riverside | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
| 3448 Fairmount Blvd, Unit 3448 | 3448 Fairmount Blvd | 2BR,1.5BA | $4.09 |
| Park Village | 1bd/1ba - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Riverside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Riverside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Riverside is at Mission Lofts listed at $1,985.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Riverside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Riverside Apartment is $1,700 at Park Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Riverside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Riverside is starting from $1,995 at Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Centerpointe at Market and starts from $3,095.
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