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

3921 3rd St
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Eastside, Riverside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastside Studio Apartments | $2,050 | $1,910 | $2,251 |
Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $915 | $3,185 |
Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $883 | $4,150 |
Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,904 | $2,700 | $7,495 |
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There are currently 11 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oasis Senior Villas | 2x1-50% | 2BR,1BA | $883 |
Emerald Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Briarwood Apartments - Riverside, CA | 1bd/1ba - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Spruce Village | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Annex on Chicago | NOW 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Raincross Promenade | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
Trails at Canyon Crest | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.43 |
Canyon Crest Views Apartments | 2 Bedroom - 2.5 Bath Plan B | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.52 |
Emerald Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
Briarwood Apartments - Riverside, CA | 1bd/1ba - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Main+Nine | 1 Bedroom 4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
Spruce Village | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Highlander Pointe Apartments | 2x1 S | 2BR,1BA | $3.27 |
MARK Riverside | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
Oasis Senior Villas | 1x1-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEastside, Riverside, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Riverside, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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