Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA from $300 (128 Rentals)

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Arroyo De Paz I & II
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo De Paz I & II

66765 Two Bunch Palms TrlDesert Hot Springs, CA 92240
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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
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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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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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1400 E Palm Canyon Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400 E Palm Canyon Dr

1400 E Palm Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92264
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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 Palm Drive Apartments in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood priced from $695. Villa Monterey Apartments in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $748. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Villa Monterey Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$748
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x22BR,2BA$779
Oasis Senior Villas2x1-50%2BR,1BA$883
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
Quail PlaceQuail Place Apartments2BR,1BA$970
The Junipero Palm SpringsShared Apt 4C1BR,$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA

As of December 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside County area is the $1.60 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at 4960 Tyler St in the in the La Sierra neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Riverside County apartment is the 4x4 Premium Model at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing starting at $949 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the University 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.
4960 Tyler St4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom4BR,3BA$1.60
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$0.62
Villa Monterey Apartments4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.29
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Green Tree Park Apt2 bedroom 2 bath cottage2BR,2BA$1.59
325 S Spring St, Unit 325 s spring st blythe ca325 S Spring St2BR,1BA$1.25
Casa Encinas at River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1.26
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Quail PlaceQuail Place Apartments2BR,1BA$1.29
163 S Ash Ave, Unit 163 S Ash Ave163 S Ash Ave2BR,1BA$1.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverside County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverside County is at Palm Drive Apartments listed at $695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside County Apartment is $795 at Palm Drive Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverside County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside County is starting from $748 at Villa Monterey Apartments.

What is the most affordable Riverside County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverside County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Quail Place and starts from $1,089.

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