
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA from $300 (130 Rentals)
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13627 Hermano Way

136 N Palm Dr

The Quail Place Apartment Homes

334 E Murphy St

Mountain View Cottages

342 E Murphy St

33831 Petunia St

84691 Bagdad Ave, Unit #3
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25780-25786 4th St

River Rock

30209 Powderhorn Ln

Zen Diamond Apartments

Garden Estate Apartments

Park Columbia

Casa Encinas At River Heights

White Sands Apartments

Oak Terrace Senior

22705 Safari, Unit Studio
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Amberwood Villas

Verano Terrace Apartments

4047 Summer Wy

6805 Edinburgh Rd

2154 Woodberry Ave

525 N 4th St
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Riverside County, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverside County Studio Apartments | $1,705 | $695 | $3,773 |
Riverside County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $700 | $6,229 |
Riverside County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $660 | $8,334 |
Riverside County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $615 | $9,776 |
Riverside County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,102 | $871 | $4,220 |
Riverside County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,769 | $3,000 | $4,649 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing in the University neighborhood priced from $789. Oasis Senior Villas in the Canyon Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $883. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Highlander at North Campus Student Housing | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $789 |
Oasis Senior Villas | 2x1-50% | 2BR,1BA | $883 |
Zen Diamond Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Garden Estate Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Casa Encinas At River Heights | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,195 |
Oak Terrace Senior | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Park Columbia | 1 bedroom 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,268 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside County, CA
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside County area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Townhome - Short Waiting list Model at Lighthouse Townhomes with Attached Garage in the in the Outer SW Riverside County Temecula neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Riverside County apartment is the 711 E Barnard St Model at 711 E Barnard St, Unit 711 starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Blythe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lighthouse Townhomes with Attached Garage | 2 Bedroom Townhome - Short Waiting list | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.75 |
711 E Barnard St, Unit 711 | 711 E Barnard St | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Andorra Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
33478 Navajo Trl, Unit 2 | 33478 Navajo Trl | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
University Village Towers | 3 Bed 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $1.29 |
Casa Encinas At River Heights | 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Emerald Pointe Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing | 2x2 Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
University Riverside Gardens | GUEST BEDROOM IN 2X1 FOR LEASE IMMEDIATE MOVE I... | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Oasis Senior Villas | 1x1-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverside County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverside County is at Garden Estate Apartments listed at $1,150.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside County Apartment is $915 at Oasis Senior Villas.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverside County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside County is starting from $789 at Highlander at North Campus Student Housing.
What is the most affordable Riverside County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverside County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Casa Encinas At River Heights and starts from $1,395.
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