
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $545 (40 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hills Studio Apartments | $1,797 | $1,625 | $1,921 |
| University Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $888 | $3,280 |
University Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $545 | $3,890 |
| University Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $515 | $3,915 |
| University Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $927 | $649 | $1,225 |
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Best Local Schools in University Hills, Riverside, CA
University Heights Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hills is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hills?
The cheapest apartment in University Hills is Highlander at North Campus Student Housing which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $3,012.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hills?
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 51 regular apartments in University Hills 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 Hills?
Cheap apartments in University Hills have an average cost of $693 which is $2,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.
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