Cheap Homes for Rent in Riverdale Neighborhood of Riverdale, IL from $1,000 (6 Rentals)

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14114 S State St

RiverdaleIL60827

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Riverdale, Riverdale, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverdale area of Chicago, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at 14026 S School St priced from $1,150. 13905-37 S Clark St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here are the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14026 S School St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
13905-37 S Clark St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,180
Lakes Apartments2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, IL

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $1.50 price per square foot 13946 S State St Model at 13946 S State St, Unit 2nd Fl Apartment in the in the College District neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Lakes Apartments starting at $1,325 with a $1.58 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
13946 S State St, Unit 2nd Fl Apartment13946 S State St3BR,1BA$1.50
Lakes Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.58
14026 S School St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
10 W 137th ST2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.55
14021 S Tracy Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.62
13905-37 S Clark St1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverdale

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverdale?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $1,850. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverdale ranging from $1,000 to $1,970.

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 $1,970 with an average monthly rent of $1,480.

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