Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Sierra South Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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property at 10968 Elkwood Cir

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10968 Elkwood Cir

RiversideCA92503

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Pine Garden Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Garden Village

11300 Magnolia AveRiverside, CA 92505
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property at 10788 Mercer Ave

$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10788 Mercer Ave

RiversideCA92505

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Cheapest Available La Sierra South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Sierra South area of Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Casa Sierra Apartment Homes priced from $1,834. Mission Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable La Sierra South apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casa Sierra Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$1,834
Mission Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The NewportA1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Sierra South, CA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Sierra South area is the $2.18 price per square foot C Model at The Meadows in the in the La Sierra neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value La Sierra South apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Terrace starting at $2,250 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the La Sierra neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Sierra South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The MeadowsC2BR,2BA$2.18
The Terrace2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.33
Tanglewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.39
Sierra Gardens2Bed 1Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.63
Corona Pointe Resort21A2BR,1BA$3.15
Casa Sierra Apartment HomesPlan 42BR,2BA$2.83
Metro Gateway Apartment HomesA31BR,1BA$2.97
The NewportA1BR,1BA$2.56
Esplanade1X1A1BR,1BA$2.87
Mission Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61

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La Sierra South, Riverside, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwest Riverside, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Sierra South Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Sierra South?

The cheapest apartment in La Sierra South is Casa Sierra Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,834, while the average apartment in La Sierra South costs $2,328.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Sierra South?

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 5 regular apartments in La Sierra South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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