Cheap Apartments for Rent in North Riverside, IL from $600 (166 Rentals)

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2037 S 15th Ave, Unit 1N
$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

2037 S 15th Ave, Unit 1N

2037 S 15th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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property at 6441 23rd St

$1,100

Studio Rentals

Available Jul 1

6441 23rd St

BerwynIL60402

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property at 6348 13th St

$1,300

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6348 13th St

BerwynIL60402
property at 6843 21st St

$1,300 - $1,400

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6843 21st St

BerwynIL60402

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property at 7321 14th St

$1,399 - $1,599

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7321 14th St

Forest ParkIL60130
property at 1537 Harlem Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1537 Harlem Ave, Unit 3w

1537 Harlem Ave
Forest ParkIL60130

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1315 E 31st St, Unit 1
$1,500
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$1,500

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 21

1315 E 31st St, Unit 1

1315 E 31st StLa Grange Park, IL 60526
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Cheapest Available North Riverside Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in North Riverside, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 2115 S 4th in the Maybrook Square neighborhood priced from $1,205. Pleasant Oak in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Riverside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2115 S 4th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,205
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,225
RRK Ventures LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
3049 Harlem AveGarden East1BR,1BA$1,300
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave1A1BR,1BA$1,300
638-642 Harrison St.642 Harrison GW1BR,1BA$1,319
2126 Kenilworth Ave1E1BR,1BA$1,400
3230 Home AveN - Garden2BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Riverside, IL and Nearby

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Riverside area is the $1.85 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at 2717 Wesley Ave in the in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value North Riverside apartment is the 1137 Highland Ave Model at 1137 Highland Ave, Unit Apt 2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Rehm Park 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.
2717 Wesley Ave3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.85
1137 Highland Ave, Unit Apt 21137 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.68
Forest Glen ApartmentsB32BR,1BA$2.01
638-642 Harrison St.642 Harrison GW1BR,1BA$1.74
3230 Home AveN - Garden2BR,1BA$1.93
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Hunter Brook Group1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
2115 S 4th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.01
7121 Stanley Ave, Unit H37121 Stanley Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
139-143 S Oak Park AveSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.90

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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 Pleasant Oak listed at $1,225.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Riverside Apartment is $1,205 at 2115 S 4th.

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 2717 Wesley Ave and starts from $2,095.

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