
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA from $600 (9 Rentals)
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Northside, Riverside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northside Studio Apartments | $1,917 | $1,625 | $2,251 |
Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $835 | $3,185 |
Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,767 | $660 | $4,150 |
Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,808 | $615 | $3,900 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northside Neighborhood of Riverside, CA.
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Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Riverside, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing priced from $789. Park Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highlander at North Campus Student Housing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $789 |
Park Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,525 |
Bahama Palms | 1 BED 1 BATH APARTMENT | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, CA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $2.00 price per square foot 3009 Elgin Dr Model at 3009 Elgin Dr, Unit D in the in the University neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the 2bd/1ba - Deluxe Model at Park View Apartments- Riverside, CA starting at $2,025 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3009 Elgin Dr, Unit D | 3009 Elgin Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
Park View Apartments- Riverside, CA | 2bd/1ba - Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing | 2x2 Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Bahama Palms | 1 BED 1 BATH APARTMENT | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Concord Village | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Summer Meadows | The Vista | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Concord Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
1079 Center St, Unit 1 | 1079 Center St | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
The Lindy East & West Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Falcon Pointe Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthside, Riverside, CA
Ranked #32
Among neighborhoods in Riverside, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Northside, Riverside, CA
University Heights Middle
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Getting Around the Northside Neighborhood in Riverside, CA
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
20 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northside is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is Park Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,525, while the average apartment in Northside costs $3,370.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?
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 13 regular apartments in Northside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northside?
Cheap apartments in Northside have an average cost of $368 which is $3,002 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
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