Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $600 (11 Rentals)

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1881 Loma Vista St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1881 Loma Vista St

1881 Loma Vista StRiverside, CA 92507
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Annex on Chicago
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annex on Chicago

3603-3623 Chicago AveRiverside, CA 92507

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Las Palmas Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas Apartments

2052 W Linden StRiverside, CA 92507
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The Regent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Regent

3553 Chicago AveRiverside, CA 92507
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Eastside, Riverside, CA Local Guide

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 Oasis Senior Villas priced from $883. Emerald Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oasis Senior Villas2x1-50%2BR,1BA$883
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,495
Briarwood Apartments - Riverside, CA1bd/1ba - Premium1BR,1BA$1,750
Spruce Village1x11BR,1BA$1,795
Annex on ChicagoNOW LEASING FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR - 1/2 OFF...1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, CA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $2.27 price per square foot B1 Model at Raincross Promenade in the in the Wood Streets neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the C1 Model at Trails at Canyon Crest starting at $3,009 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Raincross PromenadeB12BR,2BA$2.27
Trails at Canyon CrestC13BR,2BA$2.43
Canyon Crest Views Apartments2 Bedroom - 2.5 Bath Plan B2BR,2.5BA$2.52
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Briarwood Apartments - Riverside, CA1bd/1ba - Premium1BR,1BA$2.33
Main+Nine1 Bedroom 41BR,1BA$3.49
Spruce Village1x11BR,1BA$2.72
Highlander Pointe Apartments2x1 S2BR,1BA$3.27
MARK RiversideS1Studio ,1BA$3.75
Oasis Senior Villas1x1-60%1BR,1BA$1.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Eastside, Riverside, CA

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Riverside, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Eastside Neighborhood in Riverside, CA

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?

The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Oasis Senior Villas which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $3,690.

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 10 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 $681 which is $3,009 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside.

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