Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of San Bernardino, CA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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Horizon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Horizon Apartments

1340 N F StSan Bernardino, CA 92405
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Vista Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Pointe

2170-2192 N Rancho AveColton, CA 92324

West Side, San Bernardino, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Riverside, CA is a Studio unit found at The Landing priced from $1,491. 502 W 34th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,628. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Riverside, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LandingStudioStudio,1BA$1,491
502 W 34th St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,628
Sierra Pointe2x2 1000 sq ft.2BR,2BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $2.10 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Haven Park Rental Homes in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,349. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the FIRST MONTH FREE RENT - Plan 5 (Phase 1) 604-301 Model at Santa Barbara Luxury Apartment Homes starting at $3,095 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the West Colton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Haven Park Rental HomesPlan 13BR,2.5BA$2.10
Santa Barbara Luxury Apartment HomesFIRST MONTH FREE RENT - Plan 5 (Phase 1) 604-3013BR,2BA$2.82
The Kingsley Luxury Apartments3A3BR,2BA$3.00
Sierra Pointe2x2 1000 sq ft.2BR,2BA$1.98
Riverside Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
Cactus Grove Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.45
Alcantara HomeBelvedere, all upper - 2091BR,1BA$2.63
Country Club Apartments2 Bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.53
The LandingStudioStudio ,1BA$2.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Side, San Bernardino, CA

Ranked #49

Among neighborhoods in San Bernardino, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?

The cheapest apartment in West Side is 502 W 34th St which is listed at $1,628, while the average apartment in West Side costs $4,124.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?

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 6 regular apartments in West Side 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 West Side?

Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $222 which is $3,902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

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