
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MO from $500 (30 Rentals)
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Gateway at Skyline Apartments

Riverside View

4807 NW Homestead Rd

Riverside Heights Apartments

Homestead

Chateau D'Mons
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Greystone Garden Apartments

4833 NW Homestead Terrace

2119 N 7th St Trfy

Broadway Studios

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Clayton Apartments

1053-2615 Quindaro Blvd

Northland Passage Apartments
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Willow Lake

The Hills

NoRi

Timberline Apartments and Townhomes

2034 NW 51st St

Line Creek Apartments

Gardens at Northgate
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642 N 31 St

1147 Oakland Ave

2029 Swift St

740 Washington Blvd

853 Barnett Ave

Swift Apartments

17 S 17th St
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616 N 10th St

Pinehurst
Riverside, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,227 | $740 | $1,385 |
| Cheap Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $850 | $1,864 |
| Cheap Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $900 | $3,329 |
| Cheap Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $1,275 | $2,617 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at El Chaparral Apartments in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood priced from $850. Northland Passage Apartments in the Breen Hills Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $910. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Chaparral Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Northland Passage Apartments | Abbey | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Riverside View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Willow Lake | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Riverside Heights Apartments | 2Bd/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,028 |
| NoRi | The Brook | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Timberline Apartments and Townhomes | Spruce (2x1) | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Latitude 72 | A2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| CityView | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,189 |
| Englewood Vista | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, MO
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.96 price per square foot HT 3 Bedroom 1400 Model at Hilltop Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 3 Bed-1 Bath Model at Clayton Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Townhomes | HT 3 Bedroom 1400 | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Clayton Apartments | 3 Bed-1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| The Hills | Pike | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| 6@Park | 106 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Riverside Heights Apartments | 2Bd/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Latitude 72 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Timberline Apartments and Townhomes | Spruce_R (2x1) | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| NoRi | The Brook | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Willow Lake | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| El Chaparral Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 CityView listed at $1,234.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $850 at El Chaparral Apartments.
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 $975 at El Chaparral Apartments.
What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Clayton Apartments and starts from $1,275.
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