Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverside County, CA from $700 (222 Rentals)

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property at 18950 Woodcrest Ln

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18950 Woodcrest Ln

RiversideCA92508

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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property at 1411 Scenic Ct

$925

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1 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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1411 Scenic Ct

PerrisCA92571

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property at 19778 Limon Ct

$990

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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19778 Limon Ct

RiversideCA92507

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 8135 Country Mile Ln

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8135 Country Mile Ln

RiversideCA92507
property at 3829 Bella Isola Ln

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3829 Bella Isola Ln

PerrisCA92571

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+ in the Desert Hot Springs neighborhood priced from $588. Highland Parc North - Near UCR in the University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+StudiosStudio,1BA$588
Highland Parc North - Near UCRFALL '26 WASHERDRYER UNIT2BR,2BA$680
Mountain View CottagesStudioStudio,1BA$945
Quail PlaceQuail Place Apartments2BR,1BA$970
Palm Drive ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
73600 San Gorgonio Way0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,095
VeranoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,097
Cielo Vista Apartmentscv1x1601BR,1BA$1,115
Oak Terrace Senior1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside County area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Towers in the in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Riverside County apartment is the 4x4 Premium Model at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing starting at $1,079 with a $0.71 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Towers2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$0.71
74442 Driftwood Dr, Unit 74442 driftwood74442 Driftwood Dr2BR,2BA$1.54
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
Casa Encinas at River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1.26
VeranoTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Quail PlaceQuail Place Apartments2BR,1BA$1.29
Highland Parc North - Near UCRFALL '26 WASHERDRYER UNIT2BR,2BA$0.94
Palm Drive ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Waldorf Manor - Senior Community - 55+1 x11BR,1BA$1.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside County

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside County?

There are currently 3556 Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA with pricing that ranges from $240 to $81,575. There are also 2313 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside County ranging from $700 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 $700 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,006.

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 $515 to $6,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $37,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $679.

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