Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hills Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $500 (4 Rentals)

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Linden Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Manor

1245 W Linden StRiverside, CA 92507
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Canyon Oak Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Canyon Oak Apartments

5505 Canyon Crest DrRiverside, CA 92507
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University Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

University Court

1415-1421 7th StRiverside, CA 92507
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Towne Crest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Crest Apartments

750 Via PuebloRiverside, CA 92507
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hills, CA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hills area is the $0.62 price per square foot 4x4 Premium Model at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing in the in the University neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value University Hills 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 University Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$0.62
Highlander ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.05
Granada Pueblo ApartmentsRemodeled2BR,2BA$2.18
Concord Village2B2BR,2BA$2.31
Canyon Crest1A1BR,1BA$2.29
The Met Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.08
WINDWOODPlan A2BR,2BA$2.14
Canyon Crest Village ApartmentsPlan C - Downstairs2BR,1BA$2.41
Sycamore Canyons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.25
Highland Parc North - Near UCRAVAILABLE NOW! 2x12BR,1BA$0.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hills Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in University Hills is Falcon Pointe Apartments which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in University Hills costs $2,867.

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 40 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 $637 which is $2,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hills.

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