Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Highlands Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $500 (36 Rentals)

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4360 Watkins Dr

RiversideCA92507

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1881 Loma Vista St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1881 Loma Vista St

1881 Loma Vista StRiverside, CA 92507
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Las Palmas Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas Apartments

2052 W Linden StRiverside, CA 92507
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The Regent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Regent

3553 Chicago AveRiverside, CA 92507
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Linden Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Manor

1245 W Linden StRiverside, CA 92507
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La Paz Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Paz Apartments

2032 W Linden StRiverside, CA 92507
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Rock Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Ridge

3581 ChicagoRiverside, CA 92507
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Park Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Village

3735 Kansas AveRiverside, CA 92507

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University Highlands, Riverside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Highlands area of Riverside, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Emerald Pointe Apartments priced from $1,495. Rock Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable University Highlands apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,495
Rock Ridge1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 780791BR,1BA$1,695
University Court1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Annex on ChicagoAVAILABLE NOW - 1B/1B1BR,1BA$1,699
Park VillagePark Village Apartments- Riverside, CA1BR,1BA$1,700
Falcon Pointe Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,750
University Village Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath - Upstairs1BR,1BA$1,750
Concord Village1A1BR,1BA$1,795
Timbers Riverside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Highlands, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Highlands area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2BD Loft/ 2.0BA Model at Villas at Columbia in the in the University neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value University Highlands apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Highlander Park Apartments starting at $2,133 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at Columbia2BD Loft/ 2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.22
Highlander Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.07
Summer MeadowsThe Summit2BR,2BA$2.29
Granada Pueblo ApartmentsRemodeled2BR,2BA$2.18
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
The Met Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.08
Briarwood Apartments - Riverside, CA2bd/1ba - Premium2BR,1BA$2.28
Concord Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.39
Annex on ChicagoAVAILABLE NOW - LAST 1B/1B with Den!1BR,1BA$2.25
1765 Martin Luther King Blvd, Unit 1-Bedroom Apartment for Rent in Riverside1765 Martin Luther King Blvd1BR,1BA$2.36

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University Highlands, Riverside, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Riverside. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Highlands is under $1,799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in University Highlands is University Court which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in University Highlands costs $2,482.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Highlands?

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 10 regular apartments in University Highlands 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 University Highlands?

Cheap apartments in University Highlands have an average cost of $433 which is $2,049 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Highlands.

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