What is the average apartment size in Riverdale?

The average size for a Riverdale, IL apartment is 669 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Riverdale?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Riverdale is $1,228 per month, a 18.55% increase from last year’s average of $1,036.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Riverdale?

In Riverdale, studios rent for $982 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,233 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,310 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Riverdale?

The typical apartment in Riverdale offers about 669 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Riverdale?

Studio apartments in Riverdale average 341 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 573 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 896 sq. ft.

Riverdale, IL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Riverdale?

The typical rent budget in Riverdale ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 73% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Riverdale?

In Riverdale, 47% of households rent while 53% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Riverdale is $1,228, a 18.55% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,036.

Studio Apartments at $982 offer the most budget-friendly option with 341 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 573 square feet for $1,233, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,310 offer 896 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Riverdale, IL

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,228	669 sq. ft.
Studio	$982	341 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,233	573 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,310	896 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Riverdale, IL rent trends

Rental prices in Riverdale, IL have increased by 18.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,036 to $1,228.

What's the typical rent budget in Riverdale, IL?

The largest share of rentals in Riverdale, IL (73%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Riverdale, IL?

1,819 or 47% of the households in Riverdale, IL are renter-occupied while 2,053 or 53% are owner-occupied.

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How Riverdale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Riverdale	$1,228
Skokie	$2,041
Naperville	$2,057
Chicago	$2,461
Aurora	$1,856
Evanston	$2,577
Oak Park	$2,176
Rockford	$1,260
Oak Lawn, IL	$1,332
Calumet City, IL	$1,173
Hammond, IN	$1,235
Tinley Park, IL	$1,938
Lansing, IL	$1,272
Matteson, IL	$2,367
Chicago Heights, IL	$1,136

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Riverdale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.