
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Tempe, AZ from $975 (30 Rentals)


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Riverside, Tempe, AZ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,471 | $899 | $2,805 |
Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $975 | $3,591 |
Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,401 | $1,100 | $4,950 |
Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,065 | $1,095 | $5,782 |
Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,466 | $1,045 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Lyndon Lane which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $3,399.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?
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 34 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $1,027 which is $2,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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