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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. Grand Park Apartments in the Maybrook Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave3E1BR,1BA$1,200
Grand Park ApartmentsUpgraded 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,325
3045 Harlem Ave2b1ba2BR,1BA$1,425
1158-1164.5 S. Oak Park Ave.1162 1/2 S. Oak Park1BR,1BA$1,439
2110 S 5th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,520

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IL

As of August 29, 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 1831 S 61st Ct Model at 1831 S 61st Ct, Unit #G starting at $1,700 with a $1.55 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.
3014 Harlem Ave, Unit 23014 Harlem Ave2BR,1BA$1.69
1831 S 61st Ct, Unit #G1831 S 61st Ct2BR,1BA$1.55
Hunter Brook Group2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
1231 Clinton Ave, Unit 11231 Clinton Ave3BR,1BA$1.90
3821 Park Ave, Unit 23821 Park Ave1BR,1BA$1.74
1158-1164.5 S. Oak Park Ave.1162 1/2 S. Oak Park1BR,1BA$1.69
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave3E1BR,1BA$1.50
3045 Harlem Ave2b1ba2BR,1BA$1.90
7001 Stanley Ave, Unit E37001 Stanley Ave1BR,1BA$1.86
2110 S 5th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in Riverside?

There are currently 472 Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IL with pricing that ranges from $975 to $3,160. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Riverside ranging from $1,025 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 $1,025 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,101.

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