Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South River Neighborhood of South Holland, IL from $800 (36 Rentals)
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South River, South Holland, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South River?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South River 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,048 | $860 | $1,350 |
South River 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,303 | $1,038 | $1,600 |
South River 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $1,319 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South River Neighborhood of South Holland, IL.
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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 $860. 14538 S Cottage Grove Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable South River apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ginger Ridge Apartments | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
14538 S Cottage Grove Ave | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Dynasty Properties | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Bernice Homes | Two Bedroom home | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South River, IL
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South River area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Large Model at Dynasty Properties in the in the North River neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value South River apartment is the Two Bedroom home Model at Bernice Homes starting at $1,350 with a $1.69 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Dynasty Properties | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Bernice Homes | Two Bedroom home | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
1638 Downs Dr, Unit 2nd floor | 1638 Downs Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
14538 S Cottage Grove Ave | 2 Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
1431 E 156th St, Unit 1E | 1431 E 156th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Ginger Ridge Apartments | The Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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 $860, while the average apartment in South River costs $1,459.
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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