Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $600 (187 Rentals)

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Casa Heritage
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Casa Heritage

10315 W Palmer AveMelrose Park, IL 60164
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Terrace Apartments
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at 1145 N Austin Blvd priced from $1,090. Willow Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable West Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1145 N Austin Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,090
Willow Hill ApartmentsONE BEDROOM WITH PATIO - LAURELS1BR,1BA$1,100
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,130
Pleasant OakStudio - BStudio,1BA$1,145
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave2D1BR,1BA$1,150
8519 West Grand Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $0.12 price per square foot 908 Lyman Ave Model at 908 Lyman Ave in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 1811 Gunderson Ave Model at 1811 Gunderson Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,700 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Rehm Park 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.
908 Lyman Ave908 Lyman Ave1BR,1BA$0.12
1811 Gunderson Ave, Unit 11811 Gunderson Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
515 South Blvd, Unit 1w515 South Blvd2BR,1BA$1.23
60 Washington Blvd, Unit 260 Washington Blvd2BR,2BA$1.23
2826 N Newcastle Ave, Unit 22826 N Newcastle Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
1319 31st St, Unit 2-R1319 31st St2BR,1BA$1.27
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H2BR,1BA$1.56
218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave218 Pleasant G2BR,1BA$1.51
141 Rockford Ave, Unit 2141 Rockford Ave1BR,1BA$1.17
910 Lyman Ave, Unit 3rd floor910 Lyman Ave1BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West 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

4.0
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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 Pleasant Oak listed at $1,145.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cook Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cook Apartment is $1,090 at 1145 N Austin Blvd.

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 415-425 S. Taylor Ave. and starts from $2,549.

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