Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, IL from $650 (100 Rentals)

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13906 S Indiana Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13906 S Indiana Ave

13906 S Indiana AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14113 S Stewart
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14113 S Stewart

14113 S StewartRiverdale, IL 60827
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14143 S Tracy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14143 S Tracy Ave

14143 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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455 W 144th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

455 W 144th St

455 W 144th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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500 W 144th St
Studio Apartments

500 W 144th St

500 W 144th StRiverdale, IL 60827

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14120 S Tracy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14120 S Tracy Ave

14120 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14113 S School St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14113 S School St

14113 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14108 S Tracy Ave
Studio Apartments

14108 S Tracy Ave

14108 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14112-14114 S Tracy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14112-14114 S Tracy Ave

14112-14114 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14047 S School St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14047 S School St

14047 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14032 S School St
2 Bedroom Apartments

14032 S School St

14032 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827

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14330 S Stewart Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14330 S Stewart Ave

14330 S Stewart AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14019 S School St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

14019 S School St

14019 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14141 S Tracy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14141 S Tracy Ave

14141 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14128 S School St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14128 S School St

14128 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14123 S School St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14123 S School St

14123 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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8 E 138th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8 E 138th St

8 E 138th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14135 S Tracy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14135 S Tracy Ave

14135 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827

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14137 S Tracy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14137 S Tracy Ave

14137 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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150 E 143rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

150 E 143rd St

150 E 143rd StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14107 S School St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14107 S School St

14107 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827
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14101 S Stewart Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14101 S Stewart Ave

14101 S Stewart AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14131 S Tracy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14131 S Tracy Ave

14131 S Tracy AveRiverdale, IL 60827

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14132 S School
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14132 S School

14132 S SchoolRiverdale, IL 60827
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52 E 136th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

52 E 136th St

52 E 136th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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Courtyards
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyards

14100 S Atlantic AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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14121 S Stewart Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14121 S Stewart Ave

14121 S Stewart AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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70-74 E 138th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

70-74 E 138th St

70-74 E 138th StRiverdale, IL 60827
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Courtyards
2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyards

14100 S School StRiverdale, IL 60827

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Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverdale area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 13905 S Clark priced from $1,210. 14021 S Tracy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
13905 S Clark1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,210
14021 S Tracy2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,225
14036-50 Tracy AveRVDL2BR12BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, IL

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $1.50 price per square foot RVDL2BR1 Model at 14036-50 Tracy Ave in the in the College District neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 14021 S Tracy starting at $1,225 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the College District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14036-50 Tracy AveRVDL2BR12BR,1BA$1.50
14021 S Tracy2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.62
13905 S Clark1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.77

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Riverdale, Riverdale, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment is $1,210 at 13905 S Clark.

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