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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 1 Bed unit found at Forest Glen Apartments in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood priced from $1,150. Pleasant Oak in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable North Riverside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Glen ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,150
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,175
33rd & Ridgeland Ave2F1BR,1BA$1,200
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,205
21st Street81BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Riverside, IL

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Riverside area is the $1.76 price per square foot 617 Madison St Model at 617 Madison St, Unit #1 in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value North Riverside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Hunter Brook Group starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 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.
617 Madison St, Unit #1617 Madison St3BR,1BA$1.76
Hunter Brook Group2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
1107 Hannah Ave, Unit Apt # 21107 Hannah Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
3307 Highland Ave, Unit Garden North3307 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.79
33rd & Ridgeland Ave2F1BR,1BA$1.60
21st Street81BR,1BA$1.67
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
2101 Wesley Ave111BR,1BA$1.86
7001 Stanley Ave, Unit E37001 Stanley Ave1BR,1BA$1.86
7125 Stanley Ave, Unit G27125 Stanley AveStudio ,1BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in North Riverside?

There are currently 780 Apartments for Rent in North Riverside, IL with pricing that ranges from $900 to $7,724. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Riverside ranging from $1,050 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Riverside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Riverside ranges from $1,050 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,358.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Riverside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Riverside range from $1,695 to $7,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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