
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridgeland Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $800 (132 Rentals)
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Oak Park Residence Corporation

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

Pleasant Oak

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

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

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

322-330 W Washington Blvd

101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.

126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.
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100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd.

426 Wesley Ave

120 S Austin Blvd, Unit 1

139-143 S Oak Park Ave

254 S. Maple Ave.

Oak Park Place

57 Chicago Ave

The Emerson

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

255 S Maple

1022 N. Austin

1000 N Austin
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Clarence and Van Buren Bldg

432-438 N. Austin Blvd.

7 Van Buren

300 Madison St

206-214 N Austin Blvd

112-122 S Maple Ave

400 Scoville

422-426 S Taylor Ave

425-431 N. Humphrey Ave.

930 N Austin Blvd
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Harvey

130 Washington Blvd

Clinton Court

921-923 Lake St

Kenton House

432 S Clinton Ave

421 S Harvey Ave

1036-1038 Randolph St

1026-1028 Washington Blvd.

1035-1045 Washington Blvd
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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 | $1,847 | $895 | $3,009 |
| Ridgeland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $1,105 | $5,500 |
| Ridgeland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $1,350 | $6,037 |
| Ridgeland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,085 | $1,350 | $7,627 |
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There are currently 132 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. 5948 W Superior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. 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 |
| 5948 W Superior | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 1145 N Austin | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
| 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. | 432-438 N. Austin Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
| 1116 Washington - Oak Park | 1116-408 | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| 1000 - 1010 North Blvd | 1014 1/2 - 23 | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Pleasant Oak | Studio - B | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 902-910 N. Austin Blvd. and 4-10 Iowa St. | 908 N. Austin C & H | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| 5870 W Lake | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgeland, IL
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgeland area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 901 Ontario Apartments in the in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Ridgeland apartment is the 224 N Austin Blvd Model at 224 N Austin Blvd, Unit # 1 starting at $2,690 with a $1.92 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901 Ontario Apartments | 3 bedroom 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 224 N Austin Blvd, Unit # 1 | 224 N Austin Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 1056 N Parkside Ave, Unit G Unit | 1056 N Parkside Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 619 N Menard Ave, Unit 2 | 619 N Menard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St. | 126 N. Elmwood C & 132 N. Elmwood B | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 5735 W Washington | 2/1.0 | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 425-431 N. Humphrey Ave. | 431 N. Humphrey L | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 902-910 N. Austin Blvd. and 4-10 Iowa St. | 908 N. Austin C & H | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 504-508 S. Cuyler Ave. | 504 S. Cuyler 7 & 16 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 1145 N Austin | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
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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 $1,329 at 902-910 N. Austin Blvd. and 4-10 Iowa St..
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 $1,360 at 5800 W Iowa.
What is the most affordable Ridgeland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Ridgeland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 901 Ontario Apartments and starts from $1,950.
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