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Highlights

  • Conveniently located
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Spacious two bedroom
  • Ample off-street parking
  • Laundry within each building
  • Detached garage

Location

3602 River Rd, Sterling, IL 61081, USA
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Management

Tripp and Associates, Inc.

Leasing office

(866) 618-8475

Property Overview

River Ridge Apartments earns a strong overall impression with an 8.8 Zumper expert rating, supported by excellent scores for price, amenities, and location. It offers a conveniently located setting in a quiet neighborhood, with spacious two-bedroom homes, ample off-street parking, laundry in each building, a detached garage, and 13 photos that help renters preview the property.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, River Ridge Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, River Ridge Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

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  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

2 Bedroom Garden Level Apartment for Rent | NO DEPOSIT2 bed1 bath$900 /mo1 unit available
Two Bedroom Upper Apartment | NO DEPOSIT2 bed1 bath$900 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for River Ridge Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Trash

Appliances

FridgeRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Detached GarageOnsite Coin Laundry
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Garage ParkingOff-Street Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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Building details

Property details

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About River Ridge Apartments

HomeApartments in Sterling River Ridge Apartments

Spacious two bedroom, one bathroom apartments. Laundry is located within each building. There is ample off-street parking for residents as well as an option to pay for a detached garage. Tenants are responsible for electricity, water and sewer. Conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to Aldi, Wal-Mart, stores and restaurants on Route 2.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, River Ridge Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, River Ridge Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated River Ridge Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
River Ridge Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
River Ridge Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks, making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
River Ridge Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While River Ridge Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
River Ridge Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How River Ridge Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Sterling

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at River Ridge Apartments to be on par with the average for similarly sized apartments in Sterling.

Median rents as of Aug 24 2025.
Sterling
A table of studio rental data trends in Sterling
MonthMedian Rent
August 2025$650

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$36,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $900.
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Schools near River Ridge Apartments

Franklin Elementary School

1510 e 25th st

sterling, IL, 61081

PK, K-2Public
B+

East Coloma - Nelson Elementary School

1602 dixon rd

rock falls, IL, 61071

PK, K-8Public
C+

Washington Elementary School

815 w le fevre rd

sterling, IL, 61081

3-5Public
B

Montmorency School

9415 hoover rd

rock falls, IL, 61071

K-8Public
B+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Sterling near 3602 River Rd

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 3602 River Rd, Sterling

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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