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

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Desert Meadows
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Desert Meadows

44071 Clinton StIndio, CA 92201
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Mission Palms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Palms Apartments

5875 Mission BlvdJurupa Valley, CA 92509
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Arroyo De Paz I & II
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Arroyo De Paz I & II

66765 Two Bunch Palms TrlDesert Hot Springs, CA 92240
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Spirit Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spirit Apartments

620 N Lovekin BlvdBlythe, CA 92225
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Rancho Dorado South
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rancho Dorado South

25105 John F Kennedy DrMoreno Valley, CA 92551
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207 S Harvard St
Studio Apartments

207 S Harvard St

207 S Harvard StHemet, CA 92543
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2784 N Junipero Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2784 N Junipero Ave

2784 N Junipero AvePalm Springs, CA 92262
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Mount Rubidoux Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mount Rubidoux Manor

3993 10th StRiverside, CA 92501
Senior Living
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789 S State St
Studio Apartments

789 S State St

789 S State StSan Jacinto, CA 92583
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Indian Wells Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Indian Wells Villas

74800 Village Center DrIndian Wells, CA 92210
Senior Living
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3851 Cedar Ave
Studio Apartments

3851 Cedar Ave

3851 Cedar AveRiverside, CA 92501
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Sunset West Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset West Apartments

200 Lovekin BlvdBlythe, CA 92225
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1881 Loma Vista St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1881 Loma Vista St

1881 Loma Vista StRiverside, CA 92507
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x22BR,2BA$789
Oasis Senior Villas2x1-50%2BR,1BA$883
Zen Diamond Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Garden Estate ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Casa Encinas At River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1,195
Oak Terrace Senior1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Park Columbia1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lighthouse Townhomes with Attached Garage2 Bedroom Townhome - Short Waiting list2BR,2.5BA$1.75
711 E Barnard St, Unit 711711 E Barnard St3BR,2BA$1.33
Andorra ApartmentsPlan B2BR,2BA$1.57
33478 Navajo Trl, Unit 233478 Navajo Trl2BR,1BA$1.73
University Village Towers3 Bed 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.29
Casa Encinas At River Heights2+22BR,2BA$1.26
Emerald Pointe Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Highlander at North Campus Student Housing2x2 Premium2BR,2BA$1.39
University Riverside GardensGUEST BEDROOM IN 2X1 FOR LEASE IMMEDIATE MOVE I...2BR,1BA$1.16
Oasis Senior Villas1x1-60%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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