Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University San Bernardino Neighborhood of San Bernardino, CA from $700 (26 Rentals)

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

4196 N Mountain View Ave

San BernardinoCA92407

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Casa De Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Vista

500 W 36th StSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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Parkwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkwood Apartments

3444 N E StSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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The Edgehill Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Edgehill Apartments

110 W 43rd StSan Bernardino, CA 92407
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Palm Circle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Circle Apartments

3685 N E StSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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Arrowhead Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arrowhead Commons

3943 N H StSan Bernardino, CA 92407
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Mountain Gate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain Gate Apartments

4575 N Little Mountain DrSan Bernardino, CA 92407
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502 W 34th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

502 W 34th St

502 W 34th StSan Bernardino, CA 92405

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Broadview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadview Apartments

1930 W College AveSan Bernardino, CA 92407
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Ridgeline Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeline Apartments

1925 W College AveSan Bernardino, CA 92407

University San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University San Bernardino Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University San Bernardino area of Riverside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Avalon Court priced from $1,100. Kendall Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable University San Bernardino apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avalon Court1x11BR,1BA$1,100
Kendall Park Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,295
Lido At Shandin HillsThe Cambridge1BR,1BA$1,495
Hillside Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,650
Mayfield Park2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,700
Acacia Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,707
CastleparkKey West Semi Contemporary1BR,1BA$1,750
Broadview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,940
Ridgeline Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,012
Sixteen60 Apartment HomesShasta - 2x12BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University San Bernardino, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the University San Bernardino area is the $0.41 price per square foot 5BR/5BA - D1 Model at The Glen in the in the Ward 5 neighborhood starting from $1,134. The second greatest value University San Bernardino apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Kendall Drive Apartments starting at $2,200 with a $2.59 price per square foot in the Ward 5 neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University San Bernardino apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Glen5BR/5BA - D15BR,5BA$0.41
Kendall Drive Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.59
Sixteen60 Apartment HomesSierra - 2x22BR,2BA$2.64
Mayfield Park2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.06
Lido At Shandin HillsThe Harvard2BR,1BA$2.38
Hillside Village Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.32
Acacia Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Downstairs1BR,1BA$2.44
CastleparkKey West Contemporary1BR,1BA$2.71
Kendall Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.66
Avalon Court1x11BR,1BA$1.87

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including San Bernardino. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University San Bernardino Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University San Bernardino?

The cheapest apartment in University San Bernardino is Avalon Court which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in University San Bernardino costs $2,399.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University San Bernardino?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 16 regular apartments in University San Bernardino that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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