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property at 2374 Mission Inn Ave

$1,475

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2374 Mission Inn Ave

RiversideCA92507

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Riverside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Riverside, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Riverside, CA area range in price from $695 to $10,500 with an overall median price of $3,899. The three Riverside neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West End Fontana at $1,000, San Gorgonio at $1,110, and Highlands at $1,552. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Riverside Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West End Fontana$1,000$1,0001
San Gorgonio$1,317$1,1109
Highlands$1,795$1,5523
San Andreas$1,795$1,5523
Las Plazas$1,925$1,8502
Carousel$1,950$7504
Feldheym$1,950$1,4009
Seccombe Lane$2,062$75022
East Valley$2,075$75033
Foothill Boulevard$2,100$2,1001

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing in the University neighborhood priced from $799. Oasis Senior Villas in the Canyon Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $883. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x22BR,2BA$799
Oasis Senior Villas2x1-50%2BR,1BA$883
Perris Isle Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$965
Garden Estate ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,150
River Run1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,204
Brandon Place Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,247
Nova Pointe Apartments1x1 Deluxe Affordable1BR,1BA$1,259
Country Village ApartmentsShadow CreekStudio,1BA$1,350
Waterman Apartments2x1-bond2BR,1BA$1,377

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, CA

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at 4960 Tyler St in the in the La Sierra neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 3x2 Model at LuxLiv Apartments starting at $3,095 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the La Sierra neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4960 Tyler St4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom4BR,3BA$1.35
LuxLiv Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.88
Grand Terrace2x22BR,2BA$2.00
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
The Met Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.08
Village Green2 Bd, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Stella at TowngateSoho Ext1BR,1BA$2.03
Waterman Apartments2x1-bond2BR,1BA$1.62
Perris Isle Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Oasis Senior Villas1x1-60%1BR,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside?

There are currently 1558 Apartments for Rent in Riverside, CA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $4,722. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside ranging from $850 to $10,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverside ranges from $850 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,122.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riverside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riverside range from $525 to $3,980, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,350 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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