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Last updated on June 4, 2026
Average rent in
Riverdale, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 4, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Riverdale
$1,400/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Riverdale is $1,400 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Riverdale
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Riverdale rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Riverdale, Chicago, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Riverdale, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Riverdale have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,310. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverdale run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,305.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 | No Change |  22% | |
1 bedroom | $1,222 | No Change | 87% | |
2 bedroom | $1,392 | 5% | 92% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 7% | 76% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 21% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
East Side | $1,395 | |
Hegewisch | $1,300 | |
Mount Greenwood | $1,795 | |
Oakland | $2,215 | |
Pullman | $2,200 | |
South Deering | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,897 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,310 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,222
Last year
87%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,392
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
92%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
76%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
17%
East Side
Average rent
$1,395
Hegewisch
Average rent
$1,300
Mount Greenwood
Average rent
$1,795
Oakland
Average rent
$2,215
Pullman
Average rent
$2,200
South Deering
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,897
Houses
Average rent
$2,310
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
28%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Riverdale, Chicago, IL is equal to the median rent in East Side, Chicago, IL.
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4d ago
13037 S Daniel Dr, Chicago, IL 60827
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$2,065
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverdale apartment for rent in Chicago
314 E 138th St #1F, Chicago, IL 60827
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
Verified
158 E 133rd St, Chicago, IL 60827
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,215–$1,455
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4d ago
13037 S Daniel Dr, Chicago, IL 60827
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$2,065
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
158 E 133rd St, Chicago, IL 60827
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,215–$1,455
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverdale apartment for rent in Chicago
314 E 138th St #1F, Chicago, IL 60827
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 23
4d ago
13037 S Daniel Dr, Chicago, IL 60827
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,240–$2,065
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
158 E 133rd St, Chicago, IL 60827
2 beds
1 bath
$1,215–$1,350
Apartment for rent
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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 May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Riverdale?
Average rent prices in Riverdale have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Riverdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Riverdale is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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).