
Cheap Apartments for Rent near North Riverside, IL from $900 (153 Rentals)
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2104-2108 S 17th Ave

6500 W Cermak Rd

1923 Grove Ave

1011 Dunlop Ave

6205 W 21st Pl

3125-3129 S Harlem Ave

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

3230 Home Ave

3049 Harlem Ave
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1116 Washington - Oak Park

6226-32 W Cermak Rd

6226-32 W Cermak Rd

7121 36th St

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Forest Glen Apartments

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9025 Burlington Ave, Unit 2floor

21st Street

7215 38th Place

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1315 E 31st St, Unit 2nd Fl. Front

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305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph St.

Grand Park Apartments

411 Beloit Ave

1910 16th Ave

2235 Gunderson Ave

Circle Court

Hunter Brook Group

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1835 Home Ave, Unit 3

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.
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8808 45th Pl, Unit 1

645 Elgin Ave, Unit 2

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1107 Hannah Ave, Unit Apt#2

1018 S Maple Ave, Unit 2

929 S Oak Park Ave

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3439 Harvey Ave, Unit #1

420 Marengo Ave, Unit F4

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3602 Clarence Ave, Unit 2nd floor

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1850 S 61st Ct
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1921 S 17th Ave

520 Elgin Ave

Oak Park

3144-3150 S Harlem Ave

421 South Oak Park Avenue

Grove Apartments

300 Des Plaines Ave

Live in Oak Park

6301-6307 32nd St

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North Riverside, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,702 | $1,050 | $2,819 |
| North Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $900 | $3,699 |
| North Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,216 | $1,395 | $6,037 |
| North Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,625 | $1,700 | $7,627 |
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Cheapest Available North Riverside Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in North Riverside, IL is a Studio unit found at 1010 S 2nd in the Downtown Maywood neighborhood priced from $1,030. 2110 S 5th in the Maybrook Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Riverside apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1010 S 2nd | Studio Apartment | Studio, 1BA | $1,030 |
| 2110 S 5th | Studio Apartment | Studio, 1BA | $1,030 |
| 3249/3251 S Kenilworth Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,095 |
| 3125-3129 S Harlem Ave | 1C | 1BR, 1BA | $1,200 |
| 3230 Home Ave | G | 1BR, 1BA | $1,200 |
| 2115 S 4th | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR, 1BA | $1,205 |
| 1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-201 | Studio, 1BA | $1,250 |
| 21st Street | 1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Riverside, IL and Nearby
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Riverside area is the $0.76 price per square foot 9025 Burlington Ave Model at 9025 Burlington Ave, Unit 2floor in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value North Riverside apartment is the 2127 Highland Ave Model at 2127 Highland Ave, Unit 2 in the Clyde neighborhood starting at $2,150 with a $1.65 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9025 Burlington Ave, Unit 2floor | 9025 Burlington Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.76 |
| 2127 Highland Ave, Unit 2 | 2127 Highland Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1.65 |
| 3734 Ridgeland Ave, Unit Apt. 1 | 3734 Ridgeland Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1.72 |
| 3602 Clarence Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 3602 Clarence Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1.55 |
| 4438 S. Prescott Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.66 |
| Euclid Building | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.60 |
| 3125-3129 S Harlem Ave | 1C | 1BR, 1BA | $1.41 |
| 7215 38th Place | 7215 38th Place | 1BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
| 3249/3251 S Kenilworth Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1.62 |
| 2111 S Oak Park Ave | 2111 S Oak Park Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $1.50 |
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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 listed at $1,030.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Riverside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Riverside Apartment is $1,200 at 3230 Home 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 $1,375 at Euclid Building.
What is the most affordable North Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1 Scotdale Rd. and starts from $2,100.
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