Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $1,000 (149 Rentals)

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3428 Wisconsin Ave, Unit Sunny Large One Bedroom

Colonial Court Apartments

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1706 St Charles Rd

2820 N Newcastle Ave, Unit 2

3125-3129 S Harlem Ave

Sunset Lake

Forest Glen Apartments

2437 N Newcastle Ave

Oak Park Residence Corporation

9625-9633 Ridgeland Ave

1116 Washington - Oak Park
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3533 S Harlem Ave

7819 Rutherford Ave

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

720 Washington

Acacia Lane

7500 Madison St

101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd

Hunter Brook Group

The Bryant at Oak Park
West Cook, Melrose Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Cook?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
West Cook Studio Apartments | $1,959 | $995 | $7,500 |
West Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $1,000 | $9,250 |
West Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $1,250 | $8,297 |
West Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,649 | $1,505 | $10,000+ |
West Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,874 | $2,849 | $5,000 |
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Getting Around the West Cook Neighborhood in Melrose Park, IL
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
18 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Cook Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Cook?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Cook is under $1,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Cook?
The cheapest apartment in West Cook is 1530 N 1st Ave which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in West Cook costs $3,824.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Cook?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in West Cook that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Cook?
Cheap apartments in West Cook have an average cost of $395 which is $3,429 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Cook.
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