Apartments for Rent under $1,200 near Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley is a close neighbor of Riverside, the county seat of Riverside County, where both cities sit. As the second largest city in California’s Inland Empire, there’s a rapidly growing urban scene that’s bolstered by the surrounding outdoor offerings. In the northwest corner along State Route 60 is the area’s largest shopping center, Moreno Valley Mall. Offering big-box stores and popular fast food restaurants means it’s a great one-stop-shop. You’ll find more local offerings dotted around the city, from tacos to seafood and Indian. Moreno Valley shows up and shows out for the community, putting on a number of annual events like Day of the Dead and the Ride Moval, which celebrates the cycle culture of the city with races and food vendors around the town. The navigable layout of the city makes access to Lake Perris or Box Springs Mountain Reserve Park easy, with longer trips made simple by the nearby 215 freeway. Apartments in Moreno Valley are typically more affordable than their Riverside counterparts.