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13940 S Edbrooke Ave

12548 Fairview Ave

14547 Blaine Ave
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2053 135th Pl

727 W 117th St

11344 S Calumet Ave
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12863 S Normal Ave

2109-2123 W 119th St

11320 S Edbrooke Ave
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10734 S Prairie Ave

14121 S Stewart Ave

12056 S La Salle St

227 W 112th Pl
Riverdale, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Riverdale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverdale 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,696 | $1,250 | $2,400 |
Riverdale 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,998 | $1,350 | $2,790 |
Riverdale 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,277 | $1,400 | $3,600 |
Riverdale 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,660 | $2,200 | $3,100 |
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Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverdale, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadow View Apartments in the South Chicago neighborhood priced from $979. 15840 Marshfield Ave in the College District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Meadow View Apartments | 1 Bedroom large | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
15840 Marshfield Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
11214-18 S Indiana | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
13905-37 S Clark St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Lakes Apartments | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, IL
As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $1.01 price per square foot 12537 S Marshfield Ave Model at 12537 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1st Floor in the in the South Chicago neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 250 W 119th St Model at 250 W 119th St, Unit 250 W 119th Street 1st Fl starting at $1,700 with a $1.70 price per square foot in the South Chicago neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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12537 S Marshfield Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 12537 S Marshfield Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.01 |
250 W 119th St, Unit 250 W 119th Street 1st Fl | 250 W 119th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.70 |
15245 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Unit 2 North | 15245 Martin Luther King Jr Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
211 E 161st Pl, Unit 2 | 211 E 161st Pl | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Lakes Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
10 W 137th ST | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
14021 S Tracy Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
15210-14 Chicago Rd | 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.89 |
13905-37 S Clark St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Meadow View Apartments | 1 Bedroom large | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
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Regshenna • 1+ years in Riverdale
February 25, 2025Good 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 Riverdale
What type of rentals are currently available in Riverdale?
There are currently 355 Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, IL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $1,900. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverdale ranging from $1,000 to $3,600.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverdale?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverdale ranges from $1,000 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,931.
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