1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, IL (218 Rentals)

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463 W 144th St
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463 W 144th St

463 W 144th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14141 S Tracy Ave
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14141 S Tracy Ave

14141 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14113 S Stewart
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14113 S Stewart

14113 S StewartRiverdale, IL 60827
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DUPLEX
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14331 Normal AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14144 S School St
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14144 S School St

14144 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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455 W 144th St
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455 W 144th St

455 W 144th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14137 S Tracy Ave
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14137 S Tracy Ave

14137 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14128 S School St
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14128 S School St

14128 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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101 W 144th St
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101 W 144th St

101 W 144th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14036 S School St
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14036 S School St

14036 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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8 E 138th St
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8 E 138th St

8 E 138th StRiverdale, IL 60827

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14135 S Tracy Ave
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14135 S Tracy Ave

14135 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14131 S Tracy Ave
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14131 S Tracy Ave

14131 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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Courtyards
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Courtyards

14100 S Atlantic AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14120 S Tracy Ave
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14120 S Tracy Ave

14120 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827

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14112-14114 S Tracy Ave
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14112-14114 S Tracy Ave

14112-14114 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14047 S School St
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14047 S School St

14047 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14023 Stewart Ave
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14023 Stewart Ave

14023 Stewart AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14019 S School St
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14019 S School St

14019 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14107 S School St
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14107 S School St

14107 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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150 E 143rd St
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150 E 143rd St

150 E 143rd StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14113 S School St
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14113 S School St

14113 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827

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14132 S School
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14132 S School

14132 S SchoolRiverdale, IL 60827
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14143 S Tracy Ave
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14143 S Tracy Ave

14143 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14123 S School St
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14123 S School St

14123 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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70-74 E 138th St
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70-74 E 138th St

70-74 E 138th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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117 Buiding
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117 Buiding

117 W 144th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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Largest Available Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Riverdale, IL is found at 12548 S Ashland Ave in the South Chicago neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $1,300. 13905-37 S Clark St Riverdale, IL 60827 in the College District neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 685 square feet and currently listed start at $1,210. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Riverdale:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
12548 S Ashland Ave1BD/1BA1,000 Sq Ft$1,300
13905-37 S Clark St Riverdale, IL 608271 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment685 Sq Ft$1,210
14538 S Cottage Grove Ave Dolton, IL 604191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment610 Sq Ft$1,125
14133 S School St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment610 Sq Ft$970
304 East 147th Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment600 Sq Ft$1,005
14026 S School St Riverdale, IL 608271 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment575 Sq Ft$950

Cheapest Available Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Riverdale, IL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model starting from $950 at 14026 S School St Riverdale, IL 60827 in the College District neighborhood. The second most affordable Riverdale 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 14133 S School St starting at $970 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Riverdale is currently $994. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Riverdale:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
14026 S School St Riverdale, IL 608271 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$950
14133 S School St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$970
304 East 147th Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,005
14538 S Cottage Grove Ave Dolton, IL 604191 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,125
13905-37 S Clark St Riverdale, IL 608271 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment$1,210
12548 S Ashland Ave1BD/1BA$1,300

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Riverdale Overview

Riverdale is a small, quiet neighborhood located in the southernmost part of Chicago. This community-focused area is known for its popular rental market, walkable school district, and waterfront views along the Little Calumet River.áAs a close-knit community, Riverdale is full of families who have called this town home for generations. With a rich history of industrialization and some of the least-trafficked roads in Chicago, Riverdale stands out from other Chicago neighborhoods as a unique residential town. With nearly no single-family homes for sale in the area, the majority of Riverdale residents rentùmeaning that apartments in Riverdale are plentiful.á

Why live in Riverdale, IL?

Riverdale is a close-knit neighborhood that prides itself on the tight community that makes up this small town. Neighbors are more like family than acquaintances, and the location away from ChicagoÆs busy city center gives residents plenty of time to enjoy the simpler things like walkable neighborhoods and schools, as well as finding local employment opportunities that cut out a long daily commute.áRiverdale also has a unique housing market, with very few single-family homes for sale. Apartments in Riverdale are plentiful and inexpensive compared to other rentals in the Chicago area, ensuring you get the most out of your money.

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Regshenna • 1+ years in Riverdale

February 25, 2025

Good morning I am writing this review so others can see that it’s very nice living in riverdale. I raised my almost 20 year old daughter in riverdale now that I have 14-and 15 year old sons I would love to do the same but rent is just so expensive plus on top of that u have gas, food,lights and some want u to pay water bills as well wow like come on everyone do not have section 8 we have to pay cash I understand understand the cost of living has gone up but it’s like come on now.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Riverdale Apartments

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Riverdale Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Riverdale is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at 12548 S Ashland Ave.

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