Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (67 Rentals)

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South Union
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Union

12756 S Union AveChicago, IL 60628
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433-437 W 119th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

433-437 W 119th St

433-437 W 119th StChicago, IL 60628
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11327 S King Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

11327 S King Dr

11327 S King DrChicago, IL 60628
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12000 S Eggleston
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

12000 S Eggleston

12000 S Eggleston AveChicago, IL 60628
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11250 S Indiana
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11250 S Indiana

11250-11256 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60628
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11932 S Stewart
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11932 S Stewart

11932 S Stewart AveChicago, IL 60628

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13906 S Indiana Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13906 S Indiana Ave

13906 S Indiana AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14143 S Tracy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14143 S Tracy Ave

14143 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14113 S Stewart
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14113 S Stewart

14113 S StewartRiverdale, IL 60827
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14120 S Tracy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14120 S Tracy Ave

14120 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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251 E 138th St
Studio Apartments

251 E 138th St

251 E 138th StDolton, IL 60419
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102 Luella Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 Luella Ave

102 Luella AveCalumet City, IL 60409

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1666 Harbor Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1666 Harbor Ave

1666 Harbor AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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1665 Patricia Pl
Studio Apartments

1665 Patricia Pl

1665 Patricia PlCalumet City, IL 60409
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14113 S School St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14113 S School St

14113 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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455 W 144th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

455 W 144th St

455 W 144th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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1670 Patricia Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1670 Patricia Pl

1670 Patricia PlCalumet City, IL 60409
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500 W 144th St
Studio Apartments

500 W 144th St

500 W 144th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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1669 Harbor Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1669 Harbor Ave

1669 Harbor AveCalumet City, IL 60409

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14330 S Stewart Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14330 S Stewart Ave

14330 S Stewart AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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1650 Harbor Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1650 Harbor Ave

1650 Harbor AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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14032 S School St
2 Bedroom Apartments

14032 S School St

14032 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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85 Paxton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

85 Paxton Ave

85 Paxton AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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14108 S Tracy Ave
Studio Apartments

14108 S Tracy Ave

14108 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14047 S School St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14047 S School St

14047 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14112-14114 S Tracy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14112-14114 S Tracy Ave

14112-14114 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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1634 Harbor Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1634 Harbor Ave

1634 Harbor AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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1689 Harbor Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1689 Harbor Ave

1689 Harbor AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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14031 S School
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

14031 S School

14031 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14122 S School St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

14122 S School St

14122 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14127 S School St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14127 S School St

14127 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14101 S Atlantic
2 Bedroom Apartments

14101 S Atlantic

14101-14103 S Atlantic AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14123 S Tracy
2 Bedroom Apartments

14123 S Tracy

14123-14125 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14021 S Tracy
2 Bedroom Apartments

14021 S Tracy

14021 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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Whistler's Crossing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whistler's Crossing

13750 S Lowe AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

Riverdale, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 12013 S Eggleston Avenue priced from $845. 12157 S Michigan Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
12013 S Eggleston Avenue1 Bedroom |1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
12157 S Michigan Ave1 Bedroom Studio1BR,1BA$850
14020 S School1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$945
14031 S School1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,045
14036-50 Tracy AveRVDL1BR11BR,1BA$1,200
14047 S Tracy Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1,200
13905 S Clark1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,210
14021 S Tracy2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, IL

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2BD/1BA Model at 14047 S Tracy Ave in the in the College District neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 12021 S Eggleston Ave Model at 12021 S Eggleston Ave, Unit Modern 3bed/1.5bath Apartment starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the South Chicago 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.
14047 S Tracy Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.00
12021 S Eggleston Ave, Unit Modern 3bed/1.5bath Apartment12021 S Eggleston Ave3BR,1.5BA$2.00
12157 S Michigan Ave1 Bedroom Studio1BR,1BA$1.00
14036-50 Tracy AveRVDL1BR11BR,1BA$1.53
14021 S Tracy2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.62
13905 S Clark1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.77
14020 S School1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.49
14031 S School1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverdale, Chicago, IL

Ranked #129

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment is $845 at 12013 S Eggleston Avenue.

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 $1,200 at 14047 S Tracy Ave.

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