Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverside, CA from $800 (33 Rentals)

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property at 11580 Elm St
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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11580 Elm St

BloomingtonCA92316
property at 13482 Eagle Nest Ct
$899

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Base Rent$899

Total Monthly Price$899
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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13482 Eagle Nest Ct

CoronaCA92880
property at 13885 Camp Rock St
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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13885 Camp Rock St

CoronaCA92880

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property at 13275 Brass Ring Ln
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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13275 Brass Ring Ln

CoronaCA92880
property at 6979 Palm Ct
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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6979 Palm Ct, Unit 220

6979 Palm Ct
RiversideCA92506

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property at 22272 Y
$1,600
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 25
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22272 Y

Moreno ValleyCA92553

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in Riverside, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2026

Current rental homes in the Riverside, CA area range in price from $750 to $19,855 with an overall median price of $2,938. The three Riverside neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Valley College at $1,450, Ward 3 at $1,450, and West Colton at $1,510. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Riverside Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Valley College$1,450$1,4501
Ward 3$1,450$1,4501
West Colton$1,510$1,25913
Downtown Rialto$1,510$1,2597
Foothill Boulevard$1,510$1,2599
I-10 Corridor$1,510$1,25911
California$1,510$1,25910
Carvedale$1,510$1,25910
Terrace$1,510$1,25912
Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division$1,676$89911

Cheapest Available Riverside Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed home found at 13885 Camp Rock St in the Archiblad Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,200. 2942 Mary St in the Presidential Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a Studio rental home currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
13885 Camp Rock St13885 Camp Rock St1BR, 1BA$1,200
2942 Mary St2942 Mary StStudio, 1BA$1,200
13885 Camp Rock St13885 Camp Rock St1BR, 1BA$1,250
3973 Trinitas Wy3973 Trinitas Wy1BR, 1BA$1,299

Best Value Homes for Rent in Riverside, CA

As of September 21, 2026 the best value rental home in the Riverside area is the $1.27 price per square foot 4386 Bayhill Ln Model at 4386 Bayhill Ln in the La Sierra neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Riverside rental home is the 17231 Greentree Dr Model at 17231 Greentree Dr in the Stone Harbour neighborhood starting at $4,290 with a $1.14 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4386 Bayhill Ln4386 Bayhill Ln5BR, 4.5BA$1.27
17231 Greentree Dr17231 Greentree Dr5BR, 4BA$1.14
6792 Rolling Hills Dr6792 Rolling Hills Dr4BR, 2BA$1.22
10278 Coral Ln10278 Coral Ln5BR, 3BA$1.30
11598 countryrise Ln11598 countryrise Ln4BR, 3BA$1.58
4672 Countrygate Ct4672 Countrygate Ct4BR, 3BA$1.48
14359 Dove Canyon Dr14359 Dove Canyon Dr4BR, 2BA$1.42
22664 Springmist Dr22664 Springmist Dr4BR, 3BA$1.38
10266 Lake Summit Dr10266 Lake Summit Dr1BR, 1BA$0.97
2942 Mary St2942 Mary StStudio, 1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside?

There are currently 1554 Apartments for Rent in Riverside, CA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $81,575. There are also 224 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside ranging from $800 to $19,855.

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 $800 to $19,855 with an average monthly rent of $3,145.

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 $500 to $5,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $4,599. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,720 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $739.

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