Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (68 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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11250-56 S Indiana Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11250-56 S Indiana Ave

11250-11256 S Indiana AveChicago, IL 60628
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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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14113 S Stewart
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14113 S Stewart

14113 S StewartRiverdale, IL 60827
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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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1665 Patricia Pl
Studio Apartments

1665 Patricia Pl

1665 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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1666 Harbor Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1666 Harbor Ave

1666 Harbor AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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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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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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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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1689 Harbor Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1689 Harbor Ave

1689 Harbor AveCalumet City, IL 60409

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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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14108 S Tracy Ave
Studio Apartments

14108 S Tracy Ave

14108 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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1650 Harbor Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1650 Harbor Ave

1650 Harbor AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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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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85 Paxton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

85 Paxton Ave

85 Paxton 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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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
14122 S School St Riverdale, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,090
14127 S School St Riverdale, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,130
14110 S Atlantic Ave Riverdale, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,190
13905-37 S Clark St Riverdale, IL 608271 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,210
13300 S Indiana Chicago, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,215
10 W 137th ST Riverdale, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,330

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, IL

As of January 27, 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
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
14122 S School St Riverdale, IL 608272 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.54
14031 S School St Riverdale, IL 608271 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.69
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 $1,090 at 14122 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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