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1315 E 31st St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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1315 E 31st StLa Grange Park, IL 60526
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property at 1907 14th Ave

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North Riverside, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Riverside, IL is a Studio unit found at 1010 S 2nd Ave Maywood, IL 60153 in the Downtown Maywood neighborhood priced from $995. 2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 in the Maybrook Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Riverside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1010 S 2nd Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$995
2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,015
2115 S 4th Ave 2122 and 2125 S 4th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,030
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,250
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave2C1BR,1BA$1,250
21st Street51BR,1BA$1,250
RRK Ventures LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
720 Washington1 BD Semi-Remodeled (no dishwasher/painted cabs)1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Riverside, IL

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Riverside area is the $1.32 price per square foot 4205 S Harlem Ave Model at 4205 S Harlem Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value North Riverside apartment is the 847 Ferdinand Ave Model at 847 Ferdinand Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,895 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the West Cook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4205 S Harlem Ave, Unit 34205 S Harlem Ave3BR,2BA$1.32
847 Ferdinand Ave, Unit 2847 Ferdinand Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
10350 Kipling St, Unit 1E10350 Kipling St2BR,1.5BA$1.75
1717 E 31st St, Unit 2N1717 E 31st St2BR,1BA$1.55
Hunter Brook Group2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
901-927 Wesley Ave. and 705-711 Garfield St.901 Wesley2BR,1BA$1.68
1315 E 31st St, Unit 11315 E 31st St2BR,1BA$1.45
9437 Burlington Ave, Unit 39437 Burlington Ave2BR,1BA$1.74
Clarence & Harrison Apartments622-1S1BR,1BA$1.72
21st Street51BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Riverside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Riverside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Riverside is at 1010 S 2nd Ave Maywood, IL 60153 listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Riverside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Riverside Apartment is $1,250 at 3125-3129 S Harlem Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Riverside is starting from $1,450 at 3230 Home Ave.

What is the most affordable North Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Porter and starts from $7,600.

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