Cheap Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IL from $700 (22 Rentals)

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43-63 Forest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43-63 Forest Ave

43-63 Forest AveRiverside, IL 60546
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Water Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Water Tower

24-38 East AveRiverside, IL 60546
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3144-3150 S Harlem Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3144-3150 S Harlem Ave

3144-3150 S Harlem AveRiverside, IL 60546
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1850 S 61st Ct
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1850 S 61st Ct

1850 S 61st CtCicero, IL 60804
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1900-1906 S Euclid Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1900-1906 S Euclid Ave

1900-1906 S Euclid AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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Grove Apartments
Studio Apartments

Grove Apartments

1939 Grove AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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6301-6307 32nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6301-6307 32nd St

6301-6307 32nd StBerwyn, IL 60402

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3120 Oak Park Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3120 Oak Park Ave

3120 Oak Park AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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1646 Elmwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1646 Elmwood Ave

1646 Elmwood AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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1143 S Lathrop Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1143 S Lathrop Ave

1143 S Lathrop AveForest Park, IL 60130
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7513 Roosevelt Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

7513 Roosevelt Rd

7513 Roosevelt RdForest Park, IL 60130
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7441-7445 Roosevelt Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

7441-7445 Roosevelt Rd

7441-7445 Roosevelt RdForest Park, IL 60130
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2730 Ridgeland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2730 Ridgeland Ave

2730 Ridgeland AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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West Clare Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Clare Apartments

8155-8159 Ogden AveLyons, IL 60534
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1229 S Harlem Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1229 S Harlem Ave

1229 S Harlem AveForest Park, IL 60130
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3111 S Ridgeland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3111 S Ridgeland Ave

3111 S Ridgeland AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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Riverside, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,160
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave3E1BR,1BA$1,200
21st Street81BR,1BA$1,250
2101 Wesley Ave111BR,1BA$1,300
Hunter Brook Group2 Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3014 Harlem Ave, Unit 23014 Harlem Ave2BR,1BA$1.69
Hunter Brook Group2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
1107 Hannah Ave, Unit Apt # 21107 Hannah Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
829 Beloit Ave, Unit 2nd Floor829 Beloit Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
3307 Highland Ave, Unit Garden North3307 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.79
1316 Wisconsin Ave, Unit Garden1316 Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.53
3821 Park Ave, Unit 23821 Park Ave1BR,1BA$1.74
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave3E1BR,1BA$1.50
21st Street81BR,1BA$1.67
7125 Stanley Ave, Unit G27125 Stanley AveStudio ,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

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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