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property at 4236 N Ozark Ave
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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4236 N Ozark Ave

NorridgeIL60706

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property at 9230 Seymour Ave
$1,650 - $2,050

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Base Rent$1,650 - $2,050

Total Monthly Price$1,650 - $2,050
1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Sep 21

9230 Seymour Ave

Schiller ParkIL60176

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property at 7709 W Marwood Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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7709 W Marwood Ave, Unit 3N

7709 W Marwood Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707

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property at 2128 N Harlem Ave
$1,825

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Base Rent$1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,825
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2128 N Harlem Ave, Unit 2E

2128 N Harlem Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707

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Cheapest Available River Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in River Grove, IL is a Studio unit found at 411-419 Thatcher Ave. in the River Forest neighborhood priced from $1,099. 7520 W Grand Ave in the Dunning neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable River Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
411-419 Thatcher Ave.411 Thatcher GHStudio,1BA$1,099
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
8039 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
404 School2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,565
7401 W Addison St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Grove, IL

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Grove area is the $1.75 price per square foot 2303 N 74th Ave Model at 2303 N 74th Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Conti Circle neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value River Grove apartment is the 1 Bed - Plus Model at Premier Luxury Apartments starting at $2,198 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Franklin Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2303 N 74th Ave, Unit 22303 N 74th Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
Premier Luxury Apartments1 Bed - Plus1BR,1BA$2.33
6855 W Addison St, Unit 2R6855 W Addison St2BR,1BA$1.88
2807 N 74th Ct, Unit B2807 N 74th Ct1BR,1BA$1.65
3859 N Oconto Ave, Unit G3859 N Oconto Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
8039 Grand Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
3106 Calwagner St, Unit B3106 Calwagner St1BR,1BA$1.77
404 School2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$2.12
9235 Irving Park Rd, Unit 2E9235 Irving Park Rd1BR,1BA$2.28
9660 Ivanhoe Ave, Unit 19660 Ivanhoe Ave1BR,1BA$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about River Grove

What type of rentals are currently available in River Grove?

There are currently 644 Apartments for Rent in River Grove, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $5,300. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River Grove ranging from $850 to $6,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River Grove?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River Grove ranges from $850 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,372.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in River Grove?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in River Grove range from $1,950 to $4,376, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,800.

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