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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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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. 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
Highland Parc North - Near UCRAVAILABLE NOW! 3x23BR,2BA$515
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 Furnished Apt 4C1BR,$1,000
300 W Via Escuela Apartments1bed, 1bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Willow Crest Townhome AparmtentsPierson2BR,2BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside County area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at 4960 Tyler St in the in the La Sierra neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Riverside County apartment is the 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at Villa Monterey Apartments starting at $1,575 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Blythe 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$1.35
Villa Monterey Apartments4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$1.29
74442 Driftwood Dr, Unit 74442 driftwood74442 Driftwood Dr2BR,2BA$1.54
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
325 S Spring St, Unit 325 s spring st blythe ca325 S Spring St2BR,1BA$1.20
21510 Eucalyptus Ln, Unit 1 bedroom apartment21510 Eucalyptus Ln1BR,1BA$1.15
Casa Encinas at River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1.26
317 S Broadway, Unit B317 S BroadwayStudio ,1BA$1.24
Quail PlaceQuail Place Apartments2BR,1BA$1.29
Highland Parc North - Near UCRAVAILABLE NOW! 2x12BR,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 $1,085.

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

The cheapest apartment in Riverside County is Oasis Senior Villas which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Riverside County costs $3,795.

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 202 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 $188 which is $3,607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside County.

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