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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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Frequently Asked Questions about West Cook

What type of rentals are currently available in West Cook?

There are currently 2057 Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL with pricing that ranges from $865 to $10,530. There are also 259 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Cook ranging from $995 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Cook?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Cook ranges from $995 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,987.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Cook?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Cook range from $1,490 to $10,530, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,799.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.