Evan Crosby | Contributor

For the last few decades, many people have been moving from the more expensive cities in Southern California, particularly Los Angeles, into the less expensive cities of San Bernardino and Riverside in the Inland Empire.

Unfortunately, all of this population growth has pushed the average cost of renting an apartment to more than $2,100 a month. However, with some careful research, you can still find rental housing options in the Inland Empire that rent for less than $800 a month.

1. Highlander at North Campus Student Housing – Riverside

If you are a college student looking for budget-friendly off-campus housing, this property has four-bedroom, four-bathroom apartments starting at just $619 a person/bedroom.

Amenities include partially-paid utilities, controlled access for more security, and a swimming pool and fitness center.

2. Country Lake Mobile Home Community – San Jacinto

If you are 55-or-older, and willing and able to live farther out from the immediate San Bernardino and Riverside area, this community has mobile homes available that start at $725 a month.

Residents enjoy a pool and clubhouse, laundry facilities, and extra storage space.

3. The Glen – San Bernardino

Another affordable student housing community. The Glen features five-bedroom, five-bathroom apartments that start at just $715 a person/bedroom.

Community amenities include things like a pool and fitness center, in-unit washer and dryer, and a close walk to campus.

4. 3861 Taft St – Riverside

This property sometimes has a one-bedroom and one shared bathroom apartment available for $700 a month.

Amenities include laundry facilities and a smoke-free living environment.

5. Villa Park – San Bernardino

The Villa Park apartments occasionally have one-bedroom units that rent for as low as $695 a month. That also includes water and trash removal.

Residents enjoy a swimming pool, on-site laundry facilities, and high-speed internet access.

6. University Village Towers – Riverside

This affordable student housing community has four-bedroom, four-bathroom apartments that start at $740 a person per month.

In addition to partially paid utilities, amenities include a pool, fitness center, laundry facilities, and controlled access for more security.

7. University Crest Apartments – Riverside

7. University Crest Apartments – Riverside

Community amenities include things like a swimming pool, spa, and laundry facilities.

8. Annex on Chicago – Riverside

Finally, this last apartment community has one-bedroom units available for around $787 a month.

Residents enjoy Wi-Fi, curbside trash pickup, and controlled access for more security.

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