Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (11 Rentals)

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12157 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

12157 S Michigan Ave

12157 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60628
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Baric Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baric Commons

232 E 121st PlzChicago, IL 60628
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117 Buiding
1 Bedroom Apartments

117 Buiding

117 W 144th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14141 S School St
2 Bedroom Apartments

14141 S School St

14141 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14124 S Atlantic Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

14124 S Atlantic Ave

14124 S Atlantic AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverdale area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 14133 S School St Riverdale, IL 60827 priced from $980. 14031 S School St Riverdale, IL 60827 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14133 S School St Riverdale, IL 608271 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$980
14031 S School St Riverdale, IL 608271 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,045
14127 S School St Riverdale, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,130
13300 S Indiana Chicago, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,175
14123-25 S Tracy Ave Riverdale, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, IL

As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $0.80 price per square foot 11921 S Lowe Ave Model at 11921 S Lowe Ave, Unit 2 in the in the South Chicago neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 13853 Forest Ave Model at 13853 Forest Ave, Unit Garden Section 8 welcome starting at $1,930 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the College District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11921 S Lowe Ave, Unit 211921 S Lowe Ave3BR,1BA$0.80
13853 Forest Ave, Unit Garden Section 8 welcome13853 Forest Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
13825 S Stewart Ave, Unit 313825 S Stewart Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
13300 S Indiana Chicago, IL 608272 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.44
10 W 137th ST Riverdale, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.61
14127 S School St Riverdale, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.50
14110 S Atlantic Ave Riverdale, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.61
89 Paxton Ave, Unit 89paxton89 Paxton Ave1BR,1BA$1.62
14031 S School St Riverdale, IL 608271 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.65
14133 S School St Riverdale, IL 608271 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.61

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverdale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverdale is starting from $1,130 at 14127 S School St Riverdale, IL 60827.

What is the most affordable Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverdale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 14031 S School St Riverdale, IL 60827 and starts from $1,220.

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