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Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverdale Studio Apartments | $800 | $800 | $800 |
Riverdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,053 | $900 | $1,200 |
Riverdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $1,023 | $1,680 |
Riverdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $1,265 | $2,750 |
Riverdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $2,095 | $2,095 |
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Riverdale is a small, quiet neighborhood located in the southernmost part of Chicago. This community-focused area is known for its popular rental market, walkable school district, and waterfront views along the Little Calumet River.áAs a close-knit community, Riverdale is full of families who have called this town home for generations. With a rich history of industrialization and some of the least-trafficked roads in Chicago, Riverdale stands out from other Chicago neighborhoods as a unique residential town. With nearly no single-family homes for sale in the area, the majority of Riverdale residents rentùmeaning that apartments in Riverdale are plentiful.á
Riverdale is a close-knit neighborhood that prides itself on the tight community that makes up this small town. Neighbors are more like family than acquaintances, and the location away from ChicagoÆs busy city center gives residents plenty of time to enjoy the simpler things like walkable neighborhoods and schools, as well as finding local employment opportunities that cut out a long daily commute.áRiverdale also has a unique housing market, with very few single-family homes for sale. Apartments in Riverdale are plentiful and inexpensive compared to other rentals in the Chicago area, ensuring you get the most out of your money.
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Most errands require a car
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Good morning I am writing this review so others can see that it’s very nice living in riverdale. I raised my almost 20 year old daughter in riverdale now that I have 14-and 15 year old sons I would love to do the same but rent is just so expensive plus on top of that u have gas, food,lights and some want u to pay water bills as well wow like come on everyone do not have section 8 we have to pay cash I understand understand the cost of living has gone up but it’s like come on now.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Riverdale ranges from $900 to $1,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,053.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Riverdale range from $1,023 to $1,680. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,349.
There are currently 33 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Riverdale on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,265 to $2,750 - averaging $1,784 for the location.
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