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22582 Scarlet Sage Way

735 Blake Rd, Unit Rm #3

3920 Melody Ln

3920 Melody Ln

7893 Boot Straps Ct, Unit Bed Room shared bathroom

7784 Orchard St

22768 Scotia Ln

13885 Camp Rock St
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4790 Preston St

919 Quarry St

13885 Camp Rock St

4085 Garvey Way

3640 Brockton Ave

2718 Via Razmin
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16868 Ridge Cliff Dr

25673 Lawton Ave

6129 Andalusia Ave, Unit The CTR Villas

3973 Trinitas Way

3455 Dwight Ave, Unit Master Bedroom

13325 Heacock St
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22265 Pico St

9415 California Ave

22265 Pico St

3831 Sedgwick Ave

25345 Maroon Creek Ct, Unit 1 Bed Room Suite

3367 Holding St

13325 Heacock St
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1301 Massachusetts Ave

947 Pennsylvania Ave
Riverside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverside 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,498 | $1,390 | $6,500 |
Riverside 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,413 | $950 | $8,650 |
Riverside 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,832 | $345 | $10,000+ |
Riverside 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,595 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
Riverside 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,674 | $4,599 | $10,000+ |
Riverside 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $800 | $800 | $800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Riverside, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025Current apartment rentals in the Riverside, CA area range in price from $345 to $19,000 with an overall median price of $4,124. The three Riverside neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Summit Heights at $750, Downtown Rialto at $1,111, and Central Ontario at $1,750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Riverside Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Summit Heights | $750 | $750 | 1 |
Downtown Rialto | $1,111 | $1,111 | 1 |
Central Ontario | $1,750 | $1,750 | 1 |
Downtown Ontario | $1,795 | $1,795 | 1 |
Ward 1 | $1,795 | $1,795 | 1 |
Edgemont Gardens | $1,999 | $1,999 | 1 |
El Cerrito | $2,150 | $2,150 | 1 |
Crafton | $2,200 | $1,299 | 4 |
Del Rosa | $2,209 | $900 | 3 |
DRNAG | $2,209 | $900 | 3 |
Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Perris Isle Senior Apartments in the Palacio De Oro neighborhood priced from $545. Highlander at North Campus Student Housing in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Perris Isle Senior Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $545 |
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
Oasis Senior Villas | 2x1-50% | 2BR,1BA | $883 |
River Run | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
Nova Pointe Apartments | 1x1 Deluxe Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
Garden Estate Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Country Village Apartments | Shadow Creek | Studio,1BA | $1,385 |
Rock Ridge | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Jurupa Royale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
CENTREPOINTE | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, CA
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3360 Fairmount Blvd Model at 3360 Fairmount Blvd, Unit B in the in the Eastside neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the (4112) 2bd/2ba - Deluxe Model at Melrose Place Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Ramona neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3360 Fairmount Blvd, Unit B | 3360 Fairmount Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Melrose Place Apartments | (4112) 2bd/2ba - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
University Riverside Gardens | Live at URG - Shared Master Bedroom in 2x2 Avai... | 2BR,2BA | $0.66 |
University Village Towers | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.29 |
Emerald Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing | 2x2 Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Annex on Chicago | LEASING FOR FALL 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR! Shared 1x... | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
River Run | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Oasis Senior Villas | 1x1-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Perris Isle Senior Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside?
There are currently 1547 Apartments for Rent in Riverside, CA with pricing that ranges from $615 to $21,000. There are also 244 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside ranging from $345 to $14,500.
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 $345 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,221.
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 $615 to $9,178, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $8,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $345 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.
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