
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IA from $600 (42 Rentals)
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308 N Linn St

Regency Heights (55+ Community)

Whiteway 2000

Seville

Sycamore Apartments

Park Place

Scotsdale
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Emerald Ct

1165 S Riverside Dr

SoDo Flats

Riverfront Crossings

The Lundell

808 on 5th

330 Ridgeland Avenue

Mane Gate Apartments
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River Ridge Place

Westgate Villa

Orchards & Woodlands

Carriage Hill

532 S Dubuque St

Oakcrest

625 E Burlington St

912 2nd Ave
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2635 Westwinds Dr

2639 Westwinds Dr

2254 S Riverside Dr

5 Woolf Ave

156 Westside Dr

631 S Van Buren St

530 N Dubuque St

Hawkeye Park
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1115 S 1st Ave

808 Benton Dr

804 N Dubuque St

5 S Johnson St

2432 Petsel Pl

902 North Dodge Street Apartments

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

The Overlook
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2446 Rushmore Dr

906 Benton Dr
Riverside, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,132 | $780 | $1,495 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $800 | $2,019 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $695 | $2,400 |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,800 | $2,730 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 N Linn St in the Fair Meadows neighborhood priced from $800. Aspire at West Campus in the Coralview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $812. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 N Linn St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Aspire at West Campus | 2x2 Herky - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $812 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Whiteway 2000 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Sycamore Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| 1165 S Riverside Dr | Studio - Twin | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| 808 on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| SoDo Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Riverfront Crossings | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IA and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.36 price per square foot G Model at The Hawthorne in the in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City starting at $695 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorne | G | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Newton Pointe Apartments | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 926 Harlocke St (IC) | 2 BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Scotsdale | 2 BR Sublet Middle Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| The Nest Iowa City | B3 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| 712 E Market St | Market Street Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Regency Heights (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverside is at 308 N Linn St listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $800 at 308 N Linn St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside is starting from $812 at Aspire at West Campus.
What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newton Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,425.
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