
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgeland Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $800 (143 Rentals)
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227 N Marion St

Pleasant Oak

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515 South Blvd

Oak Park Residence Corporation

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

1116 Washington - Oak Park

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

238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave
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322-330 W Washington Blvd

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

947 South Blvd

126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.

1144 N Austin Blvd

141 S Oak Park Ave

440 S Ridgeland Ave

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62 Washington Blvd, Unit 3, Unit 3

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Albion Oak Park

The Emerson
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531 S Lombard Ave, Unit First floor unit, Unit First floor unit

Oak Park

421 South Oak Park Avenue

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230 S Maple

450-460 N Austin Blvd

Bon Villa Apartments

North Court

700 North Austin Blvd

801-811 S Euclid Ave
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255 S Maple

1022 N. Austin

1000 N Austin

Clarence and Van Buren Bldg

7 Van Buren

300 Madison St

206-214 N Austin Blvd

112-122 S Maple Ave

400 Scoville

422-426 S Taylor Ave
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432-438 N. Austin Blvd.

930 N Austin Blvd

Harvey

Kenton House

921-923 Lake St

130 Washington Blvd

Clinton Court

432 S Clinton Ave

425-431 N. Humphrey Ave.

421 S Harvey Ave
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Ridgeland, Oak Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ridgeland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland Studio Apartments | $1,906 | $915 | $2,959 |
| Ridgeland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $1,045 | $5,500 |
| Ridgeland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $1,350 | $6,590 |
| Ridgeland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,345 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Ridgeland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,025 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 143 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ridgeland Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL.
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Cheapest Available Ridgeland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ridgeland area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 5836 W Madison priced from $895. 5957 W Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Ridgeland apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5836 W Madison | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 5957 W Madison | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| 310 N Menard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| 1000 - 1010 North Blvd | 1012 1/2 -44 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Pleasant Oak | Studio - A | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| 1228-1230 N. Austin Blvd. | 1230 Austin A | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
| 5735 W Washington | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-414 | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| 301-313 N. Oak Park Ave. | 303 N. Oak Park D & 311 N. Oak Park A | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgeland, IL
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgeland area is the $1.33 price per square foot 5678 W Washington Blvd Model at 5678 W Washington Blvd, Unit #3 in the in the Ridgeland neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Ridgeland apartment is the 62 Washington Blvd Model at 62 Washington Blvd, Unit 3 starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgeland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5678 W Washington Blvd, Unit #3 | 5678 W Washington Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 62 Washington Blvd, Unit 3 | 62 Washington Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. | 432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 5735 W Washington | 3/1.0 | 3BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 322-330 W Washington Blvd | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 515 South Blvd | 515 South Blvd | Studio ,1BA | $1.56 |
| 1228-1230 N. Austin Blvd. | 1230 Austin A | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 24-32 Washington Blvd. | 26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 123-129 N. Humphrey Ave. and 38-44 Lake St. | 40 Lake, 42 Lake & 44 Lake | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 310 N Menard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRidgeland, Oak Park, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Ridgeland, Oak Park, IL
William Beye Elementary School
Percy Julian Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridgeland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ridgeland?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ridgeland is at 5836 W Madison listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridgeland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ridgeland Apartment is $1,045 at 5957 W Madison.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ridgeland Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ridgeland is starting from $1,350 at 5735 W Washington.
What is the most affordable Ridgeland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ridgeland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 5735 W Washington and starts from $1,750.
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