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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 | $1,287 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
Cheap Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $1,400 | $2,200 |
Cheap Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $2,200 | $2,649 |
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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 2115 S 4th Ave in the Maybrook Square neighborhood priced from $1,130. 3125-3129 S Harlem Ave in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. 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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2115 S 4th Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave | 2D | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
21st Street | 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Berwyn Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,414 |
921-923 Garfield | 921 Garfield 1 & 923 Garfield 6 | 2BR,1BA | $1,669 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, IL
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.83 price per square foot 1237 Wisconsin Ave Model at 1237 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 3 floor in the in the Rehm Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 1944 Euclid Ave Model at 1944 Euclid Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,975 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Clyde 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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1237 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 3 floor | 1237 Wisconsin Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.83 |
1944 Euclid Ave, Unit #2 | 1944 Euclid Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
1108 Lathrop Ave, Unit George | 1108 Lathrop Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.09 |
1319 31st St, Unit 2-R | 1319 31st St | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
900 Dunlop Ave, Unit 1 | 900 Dunlop Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.12 |
921-923 Garfield | 921 Garfield 1 & 923 Garfield 6 | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
21st Street | 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Berwyn Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave | 2D | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
2115 S 4th Ave | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.85 |
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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
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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 $1,130 at 2115 S 4th 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 $1,414 at Berwyn Apartments.
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