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property at 18950 Woodcrest Ln

$700

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$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18950 Woodcrest Ln

RiversideCA92508

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property at 3455 Dwight Ave

$955 - $1,385

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$955 - $1,385

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$955 - $1,385

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3455 Dwight Ave

RiversideCA92507
property at 19778 Limon Ct

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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19778 Limon Ct

RiversideCA92507
property at 5939 Red Gold St

$980

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$980

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$980

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5939 Red Gold St

CoronaCA92880
property at 8135 Country Mile Ln

$1,000

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$1,000

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8135 Country Mile Ln

RiversideCA92507

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property at 2500 Washington St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2500 Washington St

RiversideCA92504

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property at 8894 Indiana Ave

$1,475

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8894 Indiana Ave

RiversideCA92503
property at 10788 Mercer Ave

$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10788 Mercer Ave

RiversideCA92505
property at 2255 Cahuilla St

$1,650 - $1,850

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2255 Cahuilla St

ColtonCA92324

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Riverside, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Riverside, CA area range in price from $700 to $11,000 with an overall median price of $4,005. The three Riverside neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Canyon Ridge at $1,050, San Gorgonio at $1,777, and Valley College at $2,000. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Riverside Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Canyon Ridge$1,050$1,0501
San Gorgonio$1,972$1,7772
Valley College$2,150$2,0002
Hawarden Hills$2,197$1,1002
Upland Palms$2,295$1,6001
Downtown San Bernardino$2,337$2,0493
Las Plazas$2,375$1,2503
Downtown Corona$2,400$2,3502
Hunter Industrial Park$2,400$1,6503
Agua Mansa$2,450$1,9451

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Highland Parc North - Near UCR in the University neighborhood priced from $680. Garden Estate Apartments in the Grand neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Parc North - Near UCRFALL '26 WASHERDRYER UNIT2BR,2BA$680
Garden Estate ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Verano Terrace ApartmentsThe Coral1BR,1BA$1,300
Country Village ApartmentsShadow CreekStudio,1BA$1,350
Brandon Place Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,371
PSHL Investment LLC1 Bedroom Type1BR,1BA$1,400
CENTREPOINTEStudioStudio,1BA$1,466
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,495
Sterling Place Apartments1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,525
Springbrook Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, CA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.71 price per square foot 4x4 Premium Model at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,079. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the Bari F3 Model at Villa Annette Apartment Homes starting at $2,995 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Palacio De Oro 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.
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$0.71
Villa Annette Apartment HomesBari F33BR,2BA$2.03
Grand Terrace2x22BR,2BA$2.00
The Lindy East & West Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath - Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.90
Plum Tree Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.94
Springbrook Park Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.86
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Village Green2 Bd, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.88
Highland Parc North - Near UCRFALL '26 WASHERDRYER UNIT2BR,2BA$0.94
Verano Terrace ApartmentsThe Coral1BR,1BA$2.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside?

There are currently 1556 Apartments for Rent in Riverside, CA with pricing that ranges from $515 to $81,575. There are also 218 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside ranging from $700 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 $700 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,582.

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 $515 to $5,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $719.

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