Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Riverdale, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Riverdale
$1,400/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Riverdale is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Riverdale
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Riverdale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Riverdale, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Riverdale have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Riverdale, Chicago, IL
Rent prices in Riverdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riverdale is $1,335, whereas a house costs $2,074. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverdale run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,390.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | No Change |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 5% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% |  25% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 25% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Side | $1,997 | |
Hegewisch | $1,949 | |
Mount Greenwood | $1,595 | |
Oakland | $2,350 | |
Pullman | $1,782 | |
South Deering | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,335 | 2% | 10% | |
Condos | $1,450 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,074 | No Change | 11% |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
25%
East Side
Average rent
$1,997
Hegewisch
Average rent
$1,949
Mount Greenwood
Average rent
$1,595
Oakland
Average rent
$2,350
Pullman
Average rent
$1,782
South Deering
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,335
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Houses
Average rent
$2,074
Last year
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Riverdale, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Riverdale, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Riverdale and East Side by all bedroom counts and property types.
Riverdale
26%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Riverdale, Chicago, IL is 30% lower than the median rent in East Side, Chicago, IL.
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Discover rentals in Riverdale, Chicago, IL
2d ago
Riverdale house for rent in Chicago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Riverdale apartment for rent in Chicago
314 E 138th St #1R, Chicago, IL 60827
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,849
House for rent
42m ago
Verified
13037 S Daniel Dr, Chicago, IL 60827
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,765
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
13256 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60827
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,849
House for rent
42m ago
Verified
13037 S Daniel Dr, Chicago, IL 60827
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,765
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
158 E 133rd St, Chicago, IL 60827
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,215–$1,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
13256 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60827
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,849
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
13256 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60827
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
158 E 133rd St, Chicago, IL 60827
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,215–$1,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
42m ago
Verified
13037 S Daniel Dr, Chicago, IL 60827
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,765
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
158 E 133rd St, Chicago, IL 60827
2 beds
1 bath
$1,215–$1,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Riverdale house for rent in Chicago
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Riverdale apartment for rent in Chicago
314 E 138th St #2F, Chicago, IL 60827
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
Available Sep 28
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Frequently asked questions for Riverdale, Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Riverdale rental market.
How much is rent in Riverdale?
The average rent in Riverdale is $1,400 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Riverdale?
Average rent prices in Riverdale have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Riverdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Riverdale is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Riverdale?
To comfortably afford rent in Riverdale, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).