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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,046 | $995 | $1,095 |
Cheap Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $1,075 | $1,500 |
Cheap Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $1,375 | $2,700 |
Cheap Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,850 | $2,599 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Riverside, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 2115 S 4th Ave in the Maybrook Square neighborhood priced from $1,160. 3125-3129 S Harlem Ave in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2115 S 4th Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave | 3E | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
21st Street | 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
2101 Wesley Ave | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Hunter Brook Group | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IL
As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.69 price per square foot 3014 Harlem Ave Model at 3014 Harlem Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Hunter Brook Group starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the West Cook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3014 Harlem Ave, Unit 2 | 3014 Harlem Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
Hunter Brook Group | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
1107 Hannah Ave, Unit Apt # 2 | 1107 Hannah Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
829 Beloit Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 829 Beloit Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
3307 Highland Ave, Unit Garden North | 3307 Highland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
1316 Wisconsin Ave, Unit Garden | 1316 Wisconsin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
3821 Park Ave, Unit 2 | 3821 Park Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave | 3E | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
21st Street | 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
7125 Stanley Ave, Unit G2 | 7125 Stanley Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.66 |
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Getting Around Riverside, IL
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
4 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $1,160 at 2115 S 4th Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside is starting from $1,600 at Hunter Brook Group.
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