Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Riverside, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Riverside

$1,450/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverside is $1,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$2.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverside

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Riverside rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Riverside, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Riverside, IL

Average rent prices in Riverside have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 Riverside, IL

Rent prices in Riverside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riverside is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,685. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverside run $1,437 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,210

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,450

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,856

21%

90%

3 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$4,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,210

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,856

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

90%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Riverside, 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 Riverside, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Riverside and Bellwood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Riverside

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,687
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverside, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in Bellwood, IL.

Discover rentals in Riverside, IL

3014 Harlem Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Riverside

3014 Harlem Ave #1, Riverside, IL 60546

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

112 East Quincy Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

112 East Quincy Street

112 E Quincy St, Riverside, IL 60546

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Apartment for rent

112 East Quincy Street - 2Unit 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Riverside

112 East Quincy Street - 2

112 East Quincy Street - 2Unit 2 #2, Riverside, IL 60546

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Apartment for rent

Available May 19

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Frequently asked questions for Riverside, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Riverside rental market.

How much is rent in Riverside?

The average rent in Riverside is $1,450 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverside?

Average rent prices in Riverside have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Riverside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riverside 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 Riverside?

To comfortably afford rent in Riverside, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Riverside?

Riverside offers excellent options for pet owners, with 100% of rental listings welcoming pets. This universal pet-friendly policy makes the city particularly accommodating for renters with animals of all types.

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).

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