Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Riverside, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Riverside

$1,447/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverside is $1,447 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $452 less per month.

$2.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverside

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Riverside rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,591. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverside run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,112

13%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,395

8%

-

2 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

18%

3 bedroom

$2,438

No Change

43%

4 bedroom

$4,554

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,112

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,438

Last year

43%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,554

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$1,447
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverside, IL is 34% lower than the median rent in Bellwood, IL.

Discover rentals in Riverside, IL

2840 South Harlem Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.3

Very good

2840 South Harlem Avenue

2840 Harlem Ave, Riverside, IL 60546

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
78 Pine Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Riverside

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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.
3014 Harlem Ave #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Riverside

3014 Harlem Ave #G, Riverside, IL 60546

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

2d ago

8.3

Very good

112 East Quincy Street

112 E Quincy St, Riverside, IL 60546

3 beds

2 baths

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,447 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverside?

Average rent prices in Riverside have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Riverside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riverside is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $452 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.

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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