Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $600 (181 Rentals)

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Casa Heritage
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Heritage

10315 W Palmer AveMelrose Park, IL 60164
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Terrace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Apartments

1829 N Broadway AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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1450 N 1st Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1450 N 1st Ave

1450 N 1st AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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1123 N 33rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1123 N 33rd Ave

1123 N 33rd AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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11010 W Grand Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

11010 W Grand Ave

11010 W Grand AveMelrose Park, IL 60164
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1530 N 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1530 N 1st Ave

1530 N 1st AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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1410 N 1st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1410 N 1st Ave

1410 N 1st AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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30 Lawton Rd

RiversideIL60546
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The Maywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Maywood Apartments

1015-1017 S 4th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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7751-7757 S Oconto Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7751-7757 S Oconto Ave

7751-7757 S Oconto AveBridgeview, IL 60455
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1850 S 61st Ct
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1850 S 61st Ct

1850 S 61st CtCicero, IL 60804
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1921 S 17th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1921 S 17th Ave

1921 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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520 Elgin Ave
Studio Apartments

520 Elgin Ave

520 Elgin AveForest Park, IL 60130
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West Cook, Melrose Park, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Cook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Cook area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 1000 - 1010 North Blvd priced from $895. 2101 Wesley Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable West Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1002 1/2 - 33Studio,1BA$895
2101 Wesley Ave111BR,1BA$950
411-419 Thatcher Ave.411 Thatcher GHStudio,1BA$1,099
Willow Hill ApartmentsONE BEDROOM WITH PATIO - LAURELS1BR,1BA$1,100
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,130
302-312 Washington Blvd. and 337-345 S. Cuyler Ave345 S. Cuyler N, 304 & 310 Washington NStudio,1BA$1,165
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-301Studio,1BA$1,175
8519 West Grand Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $1.47 price per square foot 4 Bdrm Penthouse Model at Spinning Wheel Apartments in the in the Oakwood neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at HIGHPOINT Countryside Residences starting at $3,223 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Downtown Hinsdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Cook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Spinning Wheel Apartments4 Bdrm Penthouse4BR,3BA$1.47
HIGHPOINT Countryside Residences3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.65
1811 Gunderson Ave, Unit 11811 Gunderson Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave.238 Washington G2BR,1.5BA$1.06
1913 Scoville Ave, Unit 11913 Scoville Ave2BR,1BA$1.17
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H2BR,1BA$1.56
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave2D1BR,1BA$1.41
141 Rockford Ave, Unit 2141 Rockford Ave1BR,1BA$1.17
2101 Wesley Ave111BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Cook, Melrose Park, IL

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Melrose Park, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
West Cook, Melrose Park, IL

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West Cook, Melrose Park, IL

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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 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 $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Cook?

The cheapest apartment in West Cook is 2101 Wesley Ave which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in West Cook costs $4,050.

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 15 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 $170 which is $3,880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Cook.

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