Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $500 (53 Rentals)

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property at 3455 Dwight Ave

$955

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3455 Dwight Ave, Unit Bedroom 2

3455 Dwight Ave
RiversideCA92507

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Boulder Creek
$1,711 - $2,816
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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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$1,950
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3036 Lemon St

RiversideCA92501
property at 2726 5th St

$1,500 - $2,000

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2726 5th St

RiversideCA92507

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Mount Rubidoux Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Rubidoux Manor

3993 10th StRiverside, CA 92501
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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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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 Highland Parc North - Near UCR priced from $680. Springbrook Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Parc North - Near UCRFALL '26 WASHERDRYER UNIT2BR,2BA$680
Springbrook Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
Boulder CreekStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$1,606
Falcon Pointe Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Garden Springs 55+ Senior Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,720
Concord Village1A1BR,1BA$1,795
Parkhill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,825
Timbers Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$1,830
Spruce Village1x11BR,1BA$1,860
Highlander Pointe Apartments1 bed -1 bath 612 sq ft.1BR,1BA$1,915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, CA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $2.38 price per square foot The Highlander Model at Summer Meadows in the in the University neighborhood starting from $2,825. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Upstairs Model at The Lindy East & West Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $1.90 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.
Summer MeadowsThe Highlander3BR,2BA$2.38
The Lindy East & West Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath - Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.90
The Met Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.21
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$1.57
Los Arbolitos Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$2.31
Springbrook Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.94
Villas at Columbia1BD Loft / 1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.57
Concord Village1A1BR,1BA$2.39
Highland Parc North - Near UCRFALL '26 WASHERDRYER UNIT2BR,2BA$0.94
Falcon Pointe Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.54

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Northside, Riverside, CA

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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 $1,915.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Northside is Springbrook Park Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Northside costs $3,448.

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 222 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 $1,919 which is $1,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.

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