Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Riverside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Mount Rubidoux Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Rubidoux Manor

3993 10th StRiverside, CA 92501
Senior Living
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3851 Cedar Ave
Studio Apartments

3851 Cedar Ave

3851 Cedar AveRiverside, CA 92501
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4314 University Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveRiverside, CA 92501
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Breezewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Breezewood Apartments

3893 Kirkwood AveRiverside, CA 92501
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Logan Pointe Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Logan Pointe Apartments

5005 Tequesquite AveRiverside, CA 92501
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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 2 Beds unit found at Oasis Senior Villas priced from $883. Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,585. Here are the most affordable Downtown Riverside apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oasis Senior Villas2x1-50%2BR,1BA$883
Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,585
Bahama Palms1 BED 1 BATH APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverside, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Riverside area is the $2.27 price per square foot B1 Model at Raincross Promenade in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Downtown Riverside apartment is the 3481 Columbia Ave Model at 3481 Columbia Ave starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Raincross PromenadeB12BR,2BA$2.27
3481 Columbia Ave3481 Columbia Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Centerpointe at MarketA11BR,1BA$2.49
Bahama Palms1 BED 1 BATH APARTMENT1BR,1BA$2.06
North GroveA41BR,1BA$3.27
Pine Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments1A1BR,1BA$2.38
The Woods Senior Living1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Oasis Senior Villas1x1-60%1BR,1BA$1.74
Park Village Apartment Homes- Riverside, CA1bd/1ba - Premium1BR,1BA$3.27

Getting Around the Downtown Riverside Neighborhood in Riverside, CA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Riverside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Riverside is Oasis Senior Villas which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Downtown Riverside costs $3,695.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 8 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Riverside?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Riverside have an average cost of $375 which is $3,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Riverside.

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