
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $700 (10 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Studio Apartments | $2,024 | $1,200 | $2,391 |
| Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $1,375 | $2,495 |
| Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $1,495 | $3,470 |
| Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,393 | $3,095 | $3,650 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA.
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Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of Riverside, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Emerald Pointe Apartments priced from $1,495. Annex on Chicago has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,699. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Annex on Chicago | AVAILABLE NOW - 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Park Village | Park Village Apartments- Riverside, CA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, CA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Emerald Pointe Apartments in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the 22A Model at Mission Lofts starting at $2,550 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Victoria neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| Mission Lofts | 22A | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Raincross Promenade | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Annex on Chicago | AVAILABLE NOW - LAST 1B/1B with Den! | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Centerpointe at Market | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| MARK Riverside | A2.7 | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Main+Nine | 1 Bedroom 4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| 3448 Fairmount Blvd, Unit 3448 | 3448 Fairmount Blvd | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.67 |
| Park Village | Park Village Apartments- Riverside, CA | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Imperial Hardware Lofts | Studio A-4 | Studio ,1BA | $4.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastside is under $2,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Annex on Chicago which is listed at $1,699, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $3,220.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside?
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 Eastside 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 Eastside?
Cheap apartments in Eastside have an average cost of $721 which is $2,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside.
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