
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $600 (179 Rentals)
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1000 - 1010 North Blvd

Willow Hill Apartments

Maple 112-116 1/2

2542 N Newcastle Ave

4011 Home Ave, Unit Rear

Colonial Court Apartments

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

Riverwalk Senior Residences

2115 Scoville Ave

2413 Kenilworth Ave, Unit 2

2820 N Newcastle Ave, Unit 2

7121 Stanley Ave, Unit e3

Forest Glen Apartments

7520 W Grand Ave

6815 W 21st St

7310 W North Ave, Unit 1b

Royal Arms Apartments

4043 S Harlem Ave

Elmwood Towers

8649 S 85th Ct, Unit 16

7232 Randolph St

126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.

9625-9633 Ridgeland Ave

Grand Park Apartments

305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph

3106 Calwagner St, Unit 1A

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

140 S Austin Blvd

1116 Washington - Oak Park

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

The Bryant at Oak Park

1600 S Mannheim Rd

238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave.

Acacia Lane

The Countryside

Georgian Court Apartments

OP Apartments

6208 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit Large studio
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 |
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West Cook Studio Apartments | $1,944 | $895 | $7,500 |
West Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $1,050 | $9,250 |
West Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $1,100 | $8,969 |
West Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
West Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,431 | $2,400 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available West Cook Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Cook area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Willow Hill Apartments priced from $1,050. 411-419 Thatcher Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable West Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Willow Hill Apartments | ONE BEDROOM WITH PATIO - LAURELS | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
411-419 Thatcher Ave. | 411 Thatcher GH | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Sunset Lake | Lake 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd. | 1532 N. Austin 9, 12 & 15 | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
7520 W Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
703 N Austin Blvd | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
Royal Arms Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Elmwood Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,196 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL
As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $0.50 price per square foot 3BD/1BA Model at 140 S Austin Blvd in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 5 N 8th Ave Model at 5 N 8th Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,850 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the North Maywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Cook apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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140 S Austin Blvd | 3BD/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.50 |
5 N 8th Ave, Unit #2 | 5 N 8th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
1017 S 14th Ave, Unit 2 | 1017 S 14th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
6208 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit Large studio | 6208 W Wrightwood Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
4207 S Harlem Ave, Unit 3 | 4207 S Harlem Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.44 |
319 Chicago Ave, Unit 1 | 319 Chicago Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
3309 Highland Ave, Unit 1 South | 3309 Highland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Fountainhead Apartments | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
24-32 Washington Blvd. | 24 Washington A & 32 Washington B | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
432-438 N. Austin Blvd. | 432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Cook, Melrose Park, IL
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Among neighborhoods in Melrose Park, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Cook, Melrose Park, IL
Forest Road Elementary School
S E Gross Middle School
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Best Local Schools in West Cook, Melrose Park, IL
Forest Road Elementary School
S E Gross Middle School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Cook Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Cook?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Cook is at 411-419 Thatcher Ave. listed at $1,099.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cook Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cook Apartment is $1,050 at Willow Hill Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Cook Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Cook is starting from $1,275 at Willow Hill Apartments.
What is the most affordable West Cook Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Cook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 140 S Austin Blvd and starts from $1,325.
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