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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. 1147 W Linden, LLC in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $710. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
1147 W Linden, LLCPRELEASING FALL 2025 - PRIVATE BEDROOM in 3x13BR,1BA$710
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x22BR,2BA$799
The Quail Place Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$877
Oasis Senior Villas2x1-50%2BR,1BA$883
Annex on ChicagoLEASING FOR FALL 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR! Shared 1x...1BR,1BA$927
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
73600 San Gorgonio Way0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$995
Perris Isle Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,069
La Casa Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside County area is the $0.62 price per square foot 4x4 Premium Model at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing in the in the University neighborhood starting from $949. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$0.62
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
33080 Jamieson St, Unit 433080 Jamieson St2BR,1.5BA$1.61
Casa Encinas At River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1.26
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
4230 Mission Inn Avenue, Unit Apartment 44230 Mission Inn Avenue1BR,1BA$1.67
University Riverside GardensNOW LEASING FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR- 2x1 PRIV...2BR,1BA$0.67
1170 - Highland ParcTWO SPOTS LEFT!! - FALL 2025 MASTER BEDROOM 2x12BR,1BA$0.76
1147 W Linden, LLCPRELEASING FALL 2025 - PRIVATE BEDROOM in 3x13BR,1BA$0.86
The Quail Place Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside County

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside County?

There are currently 3533 Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA with pricing that ranges from $125 to $4,445. There are also 2541 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside County ranging from $500 to $95,000.

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 $500 to $95,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,314.

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 $4,389, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,599 to $45,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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