
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA from $300 (124 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Riverside County.


13627 Hermano Way

Villa Monterey Apartments

Oasis Senior Villas

Mountain View Cottages

The Junipero Palm Springs
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Willow Crest Townhome Aparmtents

Park Yale Senior Apartments

Park Columbia

30209 Powderhorn Ln

Oak Terrace Senior

Garden Estate Apartments

Casa Encinas at River Heights

Richelieu Apartments

Tyler Springs Apartments for Seniors, 55 YRS+

Amberwood Villas
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325 S Spring St, Unit 325 s spring st blythe ca

199 N Inez St
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Riverside County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County Studio Apartments | $1,645 | $695 | $3,365 |
| Riverside County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $700 | $3,340 |
| Riverside County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,508 | $545 | $4,719 |
| Riverside County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $515 | $4,570 |
| Riverside County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,119 | $649 | $4,575 |
| Riverside County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $3,500 | $5,300 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside County, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Highland Parc North - Near UCR in the University neighborhood priced from $515. Palm Drive Apartments in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Parc North - Near UCR | AVAILABLE NOW! 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $515 |
| Palm Drive Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Villa Monterey Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $748 |
| Highlander at North Campus Student Housing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $779 |
| Oasis Senior Villas | 2x1-50% | 2BR,1BA | $883 |
| Mountain View Cottages | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Quail Place | Quail Place Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
| The Junipero Palm Springs | Shared Apt 4C | 1BR, | $1,000 |
| Willow Crest Townhome Aparmtents | Pierson | 2BR,2BA | $1,085 |
| Park Yale Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA
As of January 05, 2026 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4960 Tyler St | 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom | 4BR,3BA | $1.60 |
| Highlander at North Campus Student Housing | 4x4 Premium | 4BR,4BA | $0.62 |
| Villa Monterey Apartments | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Andorra Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Green Tree Park Apt | 2 bedroom 2 bath cottage | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 325 S Spring St, Unit 325 s spring st blythe ca | 325 S Spring St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Casa Encinas at River Heights | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Emerald Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| Quail Place | Quail Place Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Highland Parc North - Near UCR | AVAILABLE NOW! 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
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 $1,100.
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 $4,400.
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 209 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 $183 which is $4,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside County.
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