Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA from $300 (127 Rentals)

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$1,095 - $1,450

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190 Yale St

HemetCA92544

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Greystone Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greystone Apartments

503 Mobley LnHemet, CA 92543
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Geel Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Geel Place

3990 Reynolds RdRiverside, CA 92503
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Spirit Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spirit Apartments

620 N Lovekin BlvdBlythe, CA 92225
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Rancho Dorado South
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Dorado South

25105 John F Kennedy DrMoreno Valley, CA 92551

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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207 S Harvard St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

207 S Harvard St

207 S Harvard StHemet, CA 92543
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Verano
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verano

904 S D StPerris, CA 92570
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2784 N Junipero Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2784 N Junipero Ave

2784 N Junipero AvePalm Springs, CA 92262
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Mount Rubidoux Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Rubidoux Manor

3993 10th StRiverside, CA 92501
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789 S State St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

789 S State St

789 S State StSan Jacinto, CA 92583
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Indian Wells Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indian Wells Villas

74800 Village Center DrIndian Wells, CA 92210
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3851 Cedar Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3851 Cedar Ave

3851 Cedar AveRiverside, CA 92501

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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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One Quail Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One Quail Place

72600 Fred Waring DrPalm Desert, CA 92260
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Olivewood Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Olivewood Apartments

5530 Olivewood AveRiverside, CA 92506
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Desert Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Meadows

44071 Clinton StIndio, CA 92201
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Sunset West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset West Apartments

200 Lovekin BlvdBlythe, CA 92225
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Oasis Senior Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oasis Senior Villas

2335 14th StRiverside, CA 92507
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Las Casas II
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Las Casas II

51500 Tyler StCoachella, CA 92236
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Cheapest Available Riverside County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside County, CA is a Studio unit found at Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ in the Vista Hacienda neighborhood priced from $588. Mountain View Cottages in the Aventine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+StudiosStudio,1BA$588
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
Quail PlaceQuail Place Apartments2BR,1BA$970
73600 San Gorgonio Way0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,095
VeranoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,097
Cielo Vista Apartmentscv1x1601BR,1BA$1,115
Oak Terrace Senior1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Brandon Place Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,141
Garden Estate ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Desert SkyLouisiana2BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside County area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Towers in the in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Riverside County apartment is the 74442 Driftwood Dr Model at 74442 Driftwood Dr, Unit 74442 driftwood starting at $1,850 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Eldorado Golf Club Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Towers2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.41
74442 Driftwood Dr, Unit 74442 driftwood74442 Driftwood Dr2BR,2BA$1.54
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
The MeadowsC2BR,2BA$0.47
Casa Encinas at River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1.26
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$1.57
VeranoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Quail PlaceQuail Place Apartments2BR,1BA$1.29
Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+1 x11BR,1BA$1.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverside County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside County is under $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside County?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside County is Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Riverside County costs $3,510.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside County?

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 91 regular apartments in Riverside County 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 Riverside County?

Cheap apartments in Riverside County have an average cost of $287 which is $3,223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside County.

Expert Rental Resources

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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