Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Riverside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $1,800 (3 Rentals)

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property at 3036 Lemon St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3036 Lemon St

RiversideCA92501

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverside, CA

As of June 21, 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 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Pine Village starting at $2,170 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Wood Streets 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.
Main+Nine2 Bedroom 12BR,2BA$2.76
Pine Village2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.32
Raincross PromenadeA21BR,1BA$2.74
The Woods Senior Living2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.75
Centerpointe at MarketA31BR,1BA$2.82
Villas at Columbia1BD Loft / 1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.57
Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments1A1BR,1BA$2.59
MARK RiversideS1.2Studio ,1BA$3.75
3448 Fairmount Blvd, Unit 34483448 Fairmount Blvd2BR,1.5BA$4.09
Park Village1bd/1ba - Premium1BR,1BA$3.27

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Riverside?

There are currently 161 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Riverside, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $4,685. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Riverside ranging from $1,895 to $4,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Riverside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Riverside ranges from $1,895 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,748.

Expert Rental Resources

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