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

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1938 N 17th Ave

Melrose ParkIL60160
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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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The Maywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Maywood Apartments

1015-1017 S 4th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Hill ApartmentsONE BEDROOM WITH PATIO - LAURELS1BR,1BA$1,050
411-419 Thatcher Ave.411 Thatcher GHStudio,1BA$1,099
Sunset LakeLake 11BR,1BA$1,110
1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd.1532 N. Austin 9, 12 & 151BR,1BA$1,149
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
703 N Austin Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining1BR,1BA$1,185
Royal Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Elmwood TowersStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
140 S Austin Blvd3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$0.50
5 N 8th Ave, Unit #25 N 8th Ave3BR,1BA$1.23
1017 S 14th Ave, Unit 21017 S 14th Ave3BR,1BA$1.17
6208 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit Large studio6208 W Wrightwood AveStudio ,1BA$1.00
4207 S Harlem Ave, Unit 34207 S Harlem Ave3BR,2BA$1.44
319 Chicago Ave, Unit 1319 Chicago Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
3309 Highland Ave, Unit 1 South3309 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
Fountainhead Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.53
24-32 Washington Blvd.24 Washington A & 32 Washington B1BR,1BA$1.53
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432 N. Austin A & 438 N. Austin H2BR,1BA$1.56

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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

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 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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