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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x22BR,2BA$799
Oasis Senior Villas2x1-50%2BR,1BA$883
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
River Run1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$994
River Rock0 Bedroom 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,095
Zen Diamond Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Garden Estate ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Park ColumbiaStudioStudio,1BA$1,171
Casa Encinas At River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA

As of June 18, 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 Three Bedroom Model at Desert Palms starting at $1,909 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Aventine 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.
3481 Columbia Ave3481 Columbia Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Desert PalmsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.65
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
University Riverside GardensLive at URG - Shared Master Bedroom in 2x2 Avai...2BR,2BA$0.66
University Village Towers3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.29
Casa Encinas At River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1.26
1170 - Highland ParcPRELEASING - FALL 2025 JUNIOR SUITE BEDROOM3BR,2BA$0.76
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$1.40
Oasis Senior Villas1x1-60%1BR,1BA$1.74

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside County

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside County?

There are currently 3502 Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA with pricing that ranges from $615 to $12,925. There are also 2430 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside County ranging from $750 to $50,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverside County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverside County ranges from $750 to $50,000 with an average monthly rent of $9,238.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Riverside County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Riverside County range from $615 to $12,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $871.

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