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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,279 | $1,145 | $1,450 |
Cheap Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,400 | $2,000 |
Cheap Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,000 | $2,200 |
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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 $1,260. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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3125-3129 S Harlem Ave | E3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Grand Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
2101 Wesley Ave | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
1158-1164.5 S. Oak Park Ave. | 1162 S. Oak Park | 1BR,1BA | $1,459 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IL
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $0.89 price per square foot 1811 Gunderson Ave Model at 1811 Gunderson Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Rehm Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 3122 Wisconsin Ave Model at 3122 Wisconsin Ave, Unit #4 starting at $2,000 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1811 Gunderson Ave, Unit 1 | 1811 Gunderson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
3122 Wisconsin Ave, Unit #4 | 3122 Wisconsin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1913 Scoville Ave, Unit 1 | 1913 Scoville Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
3309 Highland Ave, Unit 1 South | 3309 Highland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
2101 Wesley Ave | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
3618 Blanchan Ave, Unit 1N | 3618 Blanchan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
921-923 Garfield | 921 Garfield 1 & 923 Garfield 6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave | 2D | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Grand Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
1128 Des Plaines Ave | 1128 Des Plaines Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $950 at 2101 Wesley 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 $1,565 at Grand Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 4002 Raymond Ave and starts from $2,699.
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