Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South River Neighborhood of South Holland, IL from $800 (42 Rentals)

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15962 S Park Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

15962 S Park Ave

15962 S Park AveSouth Holland, IL 60473
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780 E 164th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

780 E 164th St

780 E 164th StSouth Holland, IL 60473

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649 Jeffery Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

649 Jeffery Ave

649 Jeffery AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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290 Yates Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

290 Yates Ave

290 Yates AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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15200 Chicago Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

15200 Chicago Rd

15200 Chicago RdDolton, IL 60419
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1509-1515 E State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1509-1515 E State St

1509-1515 E State StCalumet City, IL 60409
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1750 Memorial Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

1750 Memorial Dr

1750 Memorial DrCalumet City, IL 60409
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1870 Pulaski Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1870 Pulaski Rd

1870 Pulaski RdCalumet City, IL 60409
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1420 E 156th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

1420 E 156th St

1420 E 156th StDolton, IL 60419

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1670 Patricia Pl
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1670 Patricia Pl

1670 Patricia PlCalumet City, IL 60409
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1665 Patricia Pl
Studio Apartments

1665 Patricia Pl

1665 Patricia PlCalumet City, IL 60409
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102 Luella Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 Luella Ave

102 Luella AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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2300 Holiday Ter
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Holiday Ter

2300 Holiday TerLansing, IL 60438
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394 Cornell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

394 Cornell Ave

394 Cornell AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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85 Paxton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

85 Paxton Ave

85 Paxton AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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402 S Cornell
Studio Apartments

402 S Cornell

402 S CornellCalumet City, IL 60409
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14547 Chicago Road
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14547 Chicago Road

14547 Chicago RdDolton, IL 60419
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1573 State
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1573 State

1573-1575 State StCalumet City, IL 60409
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1501-1503 State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1501-1503 State St

1501-1503 State StCalumet City, IL 60409
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1475 State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1475 State St

1475 State StCalumet City, IL 60409
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1677 State
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1677 State

1677-1685 State StCalumet City, IL 60409

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416 Cornell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

416 Cornell Ave

416 Cornell AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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1306 Sibley Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1306 Sibley Blvd

1306 Sibley BlvdCalumet City, IL 60409
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Madison Avenue Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Avenue Apartments

495-525 Madison AveCalumet City, IL 60409
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515 E End Ave
Studio Apartments

515 E End Ave

515 E End AveCalumet City, IL 60409

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Riverdale Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverdale Manor

14420-14434 S Indiana AveRiverdale, IL 60827
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384 Cornell
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

384 Cornell

384 CornellCalumet City, IL 60409

South River, South Holland, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South River Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South River area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Ginger Ridge Apartments priced from $900. 1573 State has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable South River apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ginger Ridge ApartmentsThe Redbud1BR,1BA$900
1573 State1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,015
14538 S Cottage Grove2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,190
Sandridge Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,450
Dynasty Properties2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$1,465

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River, IL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South River area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2-Bedroom Model at Sandridge Apartments in the in the North River neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value South River apartment is the 2 Bedroom Large Model at Dynasty Properties starting at $1,465 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the North River neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South River apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sandridge Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Dynasty Properties2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$1.67
14538 S Cottage Grove2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.61
Ginger Ridge ApartmentsThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.39
1573 State1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.99

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Illinois including South River, South Holland, and the greater Chicago area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South River Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South River?

The cheapest apartment in South River is Ginger Ridge Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in South River costs $1,346.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South River?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in South River that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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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