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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 Clarence & Harrison Apartments in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood priced from $1,200. 1116 Washington - Oak Park 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
Clarence & Harrison Apartments618-1WStudio,1BA$1,200
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-408Studio,1BA$1,225
3230 Home AveC1BR,1BA$1,300
2101 Wesley Ave111BR,1BA$1,400
804 Harrison St.804 Harrison H1BR,1BA$1,409
1151-1153 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-809 Fillmore St.809 Fillmore1BR,1BA$1,439
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave1A1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Riverside, IL

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Riverside area is the $1.06 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 72 Kimbark Rd Model at 72 Kimbark Rd, Unit #2 starting at $2,395 with a $1.26 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.
2717 Wesley Ave3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.06
72 Kimbark Rd, Unit #272 Kimbark Rd3BR,1BA$1.26
8913 Grant Ave, Unit 48913 Grant Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
1315 E 31st St, Unit 11315 E 31st St2BR,1BA$1.50
1611 Clarence Ave, Unit 11611 Clarence Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
HOMESTEAD APARTMENTS1 X 11BR,1BA$1.82
3439 Harvey Ave, Unit #23439 Harvey Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
1852 Grove Ave, Unit 1B1852 Grove Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
2101 Wesley Ave111BR,1BA$2.00

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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 Clarence & Harrison Apartments listed at $1,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Riverside Apartment is $1,300 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 $1,650 at Forest Glen Apartments.

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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