
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $500 (8 Rentals)
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Northside, Riverside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Studio Apartments | $1,877 | $1,595 | $2,331 |
| Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,111 | $888 | $3,225 |
| Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,849 | $545 | $3,475 |
| Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $515 | $3,980 |
| Northside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $905 | $649 | $1,099 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA.
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Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Riverside, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing priced from $779. Falcon Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander at North Campus Student Housing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $779 |
| Falcon Pointe Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, CA
As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2BD Loft/ 2.0BA Model at Villas at Columbia in the in the University neighborhood starting from $2,355. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Highlander Park starting at $2,110 with a $2.05 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Columbia | 2BD Loft/ 2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Highlander Park | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Springbrook Park Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Concord Village | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| The Met Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 4215 11th St, Unit 4215 | 4215 11th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Briarwood Apartments - Riverside, CA | 1bd/1ba - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Timbers Riverside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Falcon Pointe Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Northside, Riverside, CA
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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 $1,865.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is Falcon Pointe Apartments which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Northside costs $3,487.
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 23 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 $471 which is $3,016 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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