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551 S 3rd StBlythe, CA 92225
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66800 San Rafael RdDesert Hot Springs, CA 92240
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Riverside County, CA Local Guide
California Republic Flag by Håkan Dahlström is licensed under CC BY 2.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County Studio Apartments | $1,687 | $695 | $3,406 |
| Riverside County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $795 | $6,308 |
| Riverside County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $660 | $8,344 |
| Riverside County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $615 | $9,309 |
| Riverside County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,068 | $871 | $5,408 |
| Riverside County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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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 Palm Drive Apartments in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood priced from $695. Highlander at North Campus Student Housing in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Drive Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Highlander at North Campus Student Housing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
| The Quail Place Apartment Homes | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $871 |
| Oasis Senior Villas | 2x1-50% | 2BR,1BA | $883 |
| Mountain View Cottages | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Zen Diamond Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Garden Estate Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Park Columbia | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,172 |
| Casa Encinas At River Heights | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,195 |
| Oak Terrace Senior | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3481 Columbia Ave Model at 3481 Columbia Ave in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Riverside County apartment is the Plan B Model at Andorra Apartments starting at $1,795 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the La Paloma neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3481 Columbia Ave | 3481 Columbia Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Andorra Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| 82145 Valencia Ave | Two Bedroom 1100 | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| University Riverside Gardens | Live at URG - Shared Master Bedroom in 2x2 Avai... | 2BR,2BA | $0.66 |
| University Village Towers | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.29 |
| Casa Encinas At River Heights | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| Highlander at North Campus Student Housing | 2x2 Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Quail Place Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Oasis Senior Villas | 1x1-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside County?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside County is Palm Drive Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Riverside County costs $3,479.
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 232 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 $238 which is $3,241 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside County.
Expert Rental Resources
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