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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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842 Beloit Ave

Forest ParkIL60130

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7740 Harvard St

Forest ParkIL60130

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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 3125-3129 S Harlem Ave in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood priced from $1,200. 21st Street in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave3A1BR,1BA$1,200
21st Street51BR,1BA$1,250
Grand Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,260
2110 S 5th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,280
Berwyn Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,414

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IL

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.80 price per square foot 3812 Lombard Ave Model at 3812 Lombard Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 1611 Elmwood Ave Model at 1611 Elmwood Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Rehm Park 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.
3812 Lombard Ave, Unit 13812 Lombard Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
1611 Elmwood Ave, Unit 11611 Elmwood Ave3BR,1BA$1.76
1944 Euclid Ave, Unit #21944 Euclid Ave2BR,1BA$1.72
8616 47th St, Unit 1N8616 47th St2BR,1BA$1.23
1319 31st St, Unit 2-R1319 31st St2BR,1BA$1.27
1316 Wisconsin Ave, Unit Garden1316 Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
3230 Home Ave, Unit G33230 Home Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
21st Street51BR,1BA$1.67
Berwyn Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.93
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave3A1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside?

There are currently 473 Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IL with pricing that ranges from $980 to $4,160. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside ranging from $1,100 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Riverside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Riverside ranges from $1,100 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,290.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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