Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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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 Apartments

3851 Cedar Ave

3851 Cedar 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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4314 University Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveRiverside, CA 92501
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Breezewood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Breezewood Apartments

3893 Kirkwood AveRiverside, CA 92501
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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 2 Beds unit found at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing priced from $799. Boulder Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,585. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x22BR,2BA$799
Boulder CreekStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$1,585
Bahama Palms1 BED 1 BATH APARTMENT1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, CA

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $2.27 price per square foot B1 Model at Raincross Promenade in the in the Hunter Industrial Park neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 3481 Columbia Ave Model at 3481 Columbia Ave starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 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.
Raincross PromenadeB12BR,2BA$2.27
3481 Columbia Ave3481 Columbia Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
1196 Fountain St, Unit A1196 Fountain St3BR,1BA$2.29
1170 - Highland ParcPRELEASING - FALL 2025 JUNIOR SUITE BEDROOM3BR,2BA$0.76
Waldorf Apartments- Riverside, CA2bd/2ba - Premium2BR,2BA$2.30
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$1.40
Bahama Palms1 BED 1 BATH APARTMENT1BR,1BA$2.06
Anderson Park Apartments- Riverside, CAWaitlist- FULLY UPGRADED 1 BED 1 BATH in RIVERS...1BR,1BA$2.19
Briarwood Apartments - Riverside, CA1bd/1ba - Premium1BR,1BA$2.33
Concord Village1A1BR,1BA$2.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northside, Riverside, CA

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Riverside, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Northside Neighborhood in Riverside, CA

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Northside is Falcon Pointe Apartments which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Northside costs $3,282.

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 13 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 $320 which is $2,962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.

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