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Highlights

  • Close to grocery and restaurants
  • Furnished studio apartment
  • All utilities included: electric, gas, water, sewer, trash

Location

521 North First Street, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523, United States
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Management

Core 3 Residential Real Estate, LLC

Leasing office

(309) 839-0743

Property Overview

Riverview Apartments receives a commendable Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6 and excels in value, amenities, and location, scoring 10, 9, and 9, respectively. With all utilities included and a furnished studio layout, it offers convenience and accessibility to schools, parks, and restaurants while fostering sustainability through on-site recycling options. The environment supports a vibrant social life and work-from-home opportunities, enhancing the overall living experience.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Riverview Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Riverview 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath$1,100 /mo1 unit availableFurnished studio apartment with all utilities included - Electric, Gas, Water, Sewer, & Trash! Close to River 7 Close to Grocery and restaurants. Short term leases available Choose 3,6,9 & 12 month option.

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Amenities for Riverview Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Stove & FridgeUtilities Included

Grounds

Off-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.

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One-time. Refundable.

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About Riverview Apartments

HomeApartments in Chillicothe Riverview Apartments

Furnished studio apartment with all utilities included - Electric, Gas, Water, Sewer, & Trash! Close to River 7 Close to Grocery and restaurants. Short term leases available Choose 3,6,9 & 12 month option.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Riverview Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Riverview 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 Riverview 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.
Riverview 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·9A 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.
Riverview Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including off-street parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Riverview Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Riverview 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 Riverview 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·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Riverview Apartments is great for:

Eco living

  • 6 parks within a mile
  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options

Social life

  • 22 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 2 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 57 mixed-use spaces nearby

Work-from-home

  • 1 internet service provider option nearby
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • Utilities included in the rent

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 Riverview Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Chillicothe

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Chillicothe
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Chillicothe
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$775
January 2024$812
February 2024$725
March 2024$725
April 2024$743
May 2024$733
June 2024$810
July 2024$778
August 2024$832
September 2024$847
October 2024$838
November 2024$847
December 2024$837
January 2025$837
February 2025$837
March 2025$850
April 2025$850
May 2025$850
June 2025$803
July 2025$805
August 2025$775
December 2025$900

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$44,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $44,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,100.
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Schools near Riverview Apartments

South Elementary School

616 w hickory st

chillicothe, IL, 61523

PK, K-3Public
A-

Chillicothe Elementary Center

914 w truitt ave

chillicothe, IL, 61523

4-5Public
B
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Chillicothe near 521 North First Street

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

2/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 521 North First Street, Chillicothe

Groceries

4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

0/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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