Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverside County, CA from $600 (194 Rentals)

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property at 4360 Watkins Dr
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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4360 Watkins Dr

RiversideCA92507

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property at 13482 Eagle Nest Ct
$899

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Base Rent$899

Total Monthly Price$899
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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13482 Eagle Nest Ct

CoronaCA92880
property at 1800 E Lakeshore Dr
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1800 E Lakeshore Dr, Unit 1008

1800 E Lakeshore Dr
Lake ElsinoreCA92530
property at 13885 Camp Rock St
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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13885 Camp Rock St

CoronaCA92880

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property at 13275 Brass Ring Ln
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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13275 Brass Ring Ln

CoronaCA92880
property at 3330 Rochelle Ln
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3330 Rochelle Ln

CoronaCA92882
property at 6979 Palm Ct
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

6979 Palm Ct, Unit 220

6979 Palm Ct
RiversideCA92506
property at 32604 Brunello Way
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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32604 Brunello Way

TemeculaCA92591
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property at 6688 Montclair Dr
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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6688 Montclair Dr

RiversideCA92504
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property at 663 Calle Vibrante
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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663 Calle Vibrante

Palm DesertCA92211
property at 30639 Champion Dr
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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30639 Champion Dr

Canyon LakeCA92587
property at 25187 Cedar St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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25187 Cedar St

Idyllwild-Pine CoveCA92549

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property at 685 N Ashurst Ct
$1,350 - $1,650
1 Bedroom Rentals
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685 N Ashurst Ct

Palm SpringsCA92262

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Cheapest Available Riverside County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Thomas Village in the Sonrisa at Spanish Walk neighborhood priced from $584. Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ in the Desert Hot Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Thomas Village2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$584
Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+1 x11BR,1BA$629
Vitalia1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$629
Quail PlaceQuail Place Apartments2BR,1BA$970
Palm Drive ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
Mountain View CottagesJunior 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,060
Oak Terrace Senior1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,115
VeranoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,127
Perris Isle Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,141
Garden Estate ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside County area is the $1.57 price per square foot Plan A Model at Andorra Apartments in the in the La Paloma neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Riverside County apartment is the 2+2 Model at Casa Encinas at River Heights starting at $1,195 with a $1.26 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.
Andorra ApartmentsPlan A2BR,2BA$1.57
Casa Encinas at River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1.26
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
2915 6th St, Unit Apartment2915 6th St1BR,1BA$1.56
VeranoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
Perris Isle Senior ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.40
Quail PlaceQuail Place Apartments2BR,1BA$1.29
Palm Drive ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Thomas Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Vitalia1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside County

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside County?

There are currently 3585 Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $81,575. There are also 2290 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside County ranging from $600 to $100,000.

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 $600 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,441.

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 $500 to $6,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $37,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $739.

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