Cheap Homes for Rent in the Ridgeland Neighborhood of Oak Park, IL from $900 (8 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5836 W MadisonStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$895
5957 W MadisonStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$915
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432-438 N. Austin StudioStudio,1BA$1,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridgeland, IL

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridgeland area is the $1.19 price per square foot 62 Washington Blvd Model at 62 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Ridgeland apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 901 Ontario Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridgeland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
62 Washington Blvd, Unit 262 Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.19
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
415-425 S. Taylor Ave.415 S. Taylor A3BR,2BA$1.72
60 Washington Blvd60 Washington Blvd2BR,2BA$1.33
55 Chicago Ave, Unit 255 Chicago Ave3BR,1BA$1.62
820-828 N Austin Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.83
619 N Menard Ave, Unit 2619 N Menard Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
24-32 Washington Blvd.26 Washington A & B & 30 Washington A & B1BR,1BA$1.58
5735 W Washington2/1.02BR,1BA$2.00
5870 W Lake2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment - Renovated2BR,1BA$2.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgeland

What type of rentals are currently available in Ridgeland?

There are currently 401 Apartments for Rent in Ridgeland, IL with pricing that ranges from $915 to $6,037. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ridgeland ranging from $950 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ridgeland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ridgeland ranges from $950 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,445.

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