
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Melrose Park, IL Under $2,000 (62 Rentals)


1122 N 32nd Ave

1213 34th Ave

Terrace Apartments

1660 N 1st Avenue

1450 N 1st Ave

1123 N 33rd Ave

1530 N 1st Ave

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7520 W Grand Ave
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2807 N 74th Ct, Unit B

3106 Calwagner St, Unit 2

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2136 N 74th Ct, Unit Garden

7234 W North Ave, Unit 7234

605 N Wolf Rd, Unit 605 N Wolf Rd 4F

3001 N Thatcher Ave, Unit 3M

3001 N Thatcher Ave, Unit 4G
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3112 Calwagner St

8039 W Grand Ave

7234 W North Ave

154 Des Plaines Ave

7441 Randolph St

8300 W Forest Preserve Dr

29 N Hillside Ave

2325 N Neva Ave

1301 N Harlem Ave

7701 W Marwood Ave
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2725 N Thatcher Ave

9565 Franklin Ave

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812 S 19th Ave

3611 Adams Street

3108 Saint Charles Rd

1921 S 17th Ave

Chestnut Villa

37 King Arthur Ct
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300 Des Plaines Ave

2036 S 13th Ave

Broadview Apartments

1937 S 17th Ave

102 Rockford Ave

1534 Bonnie Brae

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Melrose Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melrose Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Park Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $995 | $2,066 |
| Melrose Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $950 | $2,830 |
| Melrose Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,580 | $1,495 | $3,485 |
| Melrose Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,014 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Melrose Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,150 | $1,900 | $5,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Melrose Park Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Melrose Park with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Melrose Park is at 1660 N 1st Avenue listed at $1,355.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Melrose Park Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Melrose Park is $1,871.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Melrose Park Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Melrose Park is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $2,730 at The Grove Residences.
What is the average size for Melrose Park 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Melrose Park is currently 700 sq ft.
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