
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Riverside, TX from $300 (42 Rentals)
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University Place Apartments

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French Quarter Apartments

Hillside Chateau Apartments

University Club Huntsville

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Domain Huntsville
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2094 S Robb St

307 Bass Boat VLG

Timbers Apartments

The Villages of Huntsville

Ridgewood West

The Timbers

22358 Piney Point Rd

24605 Pools Creek Dr
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279 White Oak Cir

223 Rush Creek Ln

436 Shadywood Dr

127 Navaho Trail

1315 Sycamore Ave

1202 US-190

39 Whippoorwill Ln

1323 Avenue E
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28612 Rantoul Ct

251 Oakdale Dr
Riverside, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Studio Apartments | $979 | $619 | $1,499 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,311 | $419 | $1,719 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $500 | $2,028 |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $359 | $2,487 |
| Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $568 | $399 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside, TX is a 6 Beds unit found at Bearkat Cottages in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood priced from $485. The Heights in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $605. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearkat Cottages | 6 Bedroom 6 Bath | 6BR,6BA | $485 |
| The Heights | 5A | 5BR,5BA | $605 |
| Santa Fe Trails Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $619 |
| French Quarter Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| University Club Huntsville | 1Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $719 |
| University Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $719 |
| Forest Gate Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $729 |
| Woodhollow Apartments | A-2 | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| The Vineyard at Sam Houston | Spanish Garden 1x1 Small | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Hillside Chateau Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $819 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX and Nearby
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4 BR House Model at The Village at Sam Houston in the in the Downtown Huntsville neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 4BR/4BA Model at Villas on Sycamore starting at $464 with a $0.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Huntsville 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 Village at Sam Houston | 4 BR House | 4BR,4BA | $0.98 |
| Villas on Sycamore | 4BR/4BA | 4BR,4BA | $0.29 |
| Bearkat Cottages | 3 Bedroom 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $0.50 |
| Encore at Sam Houston | 4BR/4BA | 4BR,4BA | $0.36 |
| Hillside Chateau Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Haven at M | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Paper Moon Apartments | 2 Bed Loft | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| The Heights | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| University Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Forest Gate Apartments | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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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 Santa Fe Trails Apartments listed at $619.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $700 at French Quarter 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 $819 at Hillside Chateau Apartments.
What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bearkat Cottages and starts from $699.
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