Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Riverside, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Riverside

$1,450/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverside is $1,450 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $480 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverside

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Riverside rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Riverside, IL

Average rent prices in Riverside have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Riverside run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,095.

Listings

Studio

$2,135

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$3,868

4%

80%

3 bedroom

$2,950

1%

20%

4 bedroom

$2,980

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,135

Last 30 days

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,868

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

80%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,980

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 by25%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverside, IL is 19% lower than the median rent in Bellwood, IL.

Discover rentals in Riverside, IL

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

Apartment for rent

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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 July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverside?

Average rent prices in Riverside have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Riverside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riverside is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $480 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?

Based on our current listings, Riverside is exceptionally welcoming to pet owners, with 100% of rental listings accommodating pets. With an average of about 11 apartments available monthly, all properties welcome animal companions.

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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