Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $500 (42 Rentals)

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property at 4373 12th St
$1,575 - $1,725
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4373 12th St

RiversideCA92501

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Boulder Creek
$1,896 - $2,071

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Base Rent$1,896 - $2,071
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Boulder Creek

2442 Iowa AveRiverside, CA 92507
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property at 3036 Lemon St
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950
Total Monthly Price$1,950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3036 Lemon St

RiversideCA92501
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Mount Rubidoux Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Rubidoux Manor

3993 10th StRiverside, CA 92501
Senior Living
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3851 Cedar Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3851 Cedar Ave

3851 Cedar AveRiverside, CA 92501

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4314 University Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveRiverside, CA 92501
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Linden Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Manor

1245 W Linden StRiverside, CA 92507
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Breezewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Breezewood Apartments

3893 Kirkwood AveRiverside, CA 92501
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Bahama Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bahama Palms

3643 Brockton AveRiverside, CA 92501
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Highlander Pointe Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highlander Pointe Apartments

1055 W Blaine StRiverside, CA 92507
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Crestmore Road
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestmore Road

3502-3520 Crestmore RdJurupa Valley, CA 92509
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Northside, Riverside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments priced from $1,720. Falcon Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,720
Falcon Pointe Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Crestmore Road2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,795
Bahama Palms1 BED 1 BATH APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,795
Concord Village1A1BR,1BA$1,795
Timbers Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$1,799
Waldorf Apartments- Riverside, CAFULLY UPGRADED 1 BED 1 BATH!1BR,1BA$1,800
Spruce Village1x11BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $2.07 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Highlander Park Apartments in the in the University neighborhood starting from $2,133. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the The Summit Model at Summer Meadows starting at $2,275 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highlander Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.07
Summer MeadowsThe Summit2BR,2BA$2.29
The Met Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.08
Briarwood Apartments - Riverside, CA2bd/1ba - Premium2BR,1BA$2.28
2915 6th St, Unit Apartment2915 6th St1BR,1BA$1.56
Crestmore Road2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.99
Concord Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.39
Concord Village1A1BR,1BA$2.39
Waldorf Apartments- Riverside, CAFULLY UPGRADED 1 BED 1 BATH!1BR,1BA$2.52
1079 Center St, Unit 11079 Center St1BR,1BA$2.43

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Riverside, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northside is under $1,875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Northside is Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,720, while the average apartment in Northside costs $2,615.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?

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 9 regular apartments in Northside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northside?

Cheap apartments in Northside have an average cost of $614 which is $2,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.

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