Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melrose Park, IL from $600 (47 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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The Maywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Maywood Apartments

1015-1017 S 4th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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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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Chestnut Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Villa

9403-9407 Chestnut AveFranklin Park, IL 60131
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37 King Arthur Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

37 King Arthur Ct

37 King Arthur CtNorthlake, IL 60164
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300 Des Plaines Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Des Plaines Ave

300 Des Plaines AveForest Park, IL 60130
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2036 S 13th Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2036 S 13th Ave

2036 S 13th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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1937 S 17th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1937 S 17th Ave

1937 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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Broadview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadview Apartments

2112 S 17th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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8111 W Grand Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8111 W Grand Ave

8111 W Grand AveRiver Grove, IL 60171
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102 Rockford Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

102 Rockford Ave

102 Rockford AveForest Park, IL 60130
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8107 W Grand Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8107 W Grand Ave

8107 W Grand AveRiver Grove, IL 60171
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1534 Bonnie Brae
1 Bedroom Apartments

1534 Bonnie Brae

1534 Bonnie BraeRiver Forest, IL 60305
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7406 Randolph St.
2 Bedroom Apartments

7406 Randolph St.

7406 Randolph StForest Park, IL 60130
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Royal Arms Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Arms Apartments

3001 N Thatcher AveRiver Grove, IL 60171
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7300 W North Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7300 W North Ave

7300 W North AveElmwood Park, IL 60707
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8624 Fullerton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

8624 Fullerton Ave

8624 Fullerton AveRiver Grove, IL 60171

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516 Des Plaines Ave.
Studio Apartments

516 Des Plaines Ave.

516 Des Plaines AveForest Park, IL 60130
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817 S 19th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

817 S 19th Ave

817 S 19th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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37 Rockford Ave.
1 Bedroom Apartments

37 Rockford Ave.

37 Rockford AveForest Park, IL 60130
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2115 S 4th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2115 S 4th Ave

2115-2126 S 4th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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1010 S 2nd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1010 S 2nd Ave

1010-1012 S 2nd AveMaywood, IL 60153
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Melrose Park, IL Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Melrose Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melrose Park, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 2115 S 4th Ave in the Maybrook Square neighborhood priced from $1,145. 817 S 19th Ave in the Seminary District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melrose Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2115 S 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,145
817 S 19th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,160
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
1010 S 2nd Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,205
37 Rockford Ave.37 Rockford 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
1510 N 1st Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1,350
411-419 Thatcher Ave.419 Thatcher A1BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melrose Park, IL

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melrose Park area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 Bed - Penthouse Model at Premier Luxury Apartments in the in the Irving Woods neighborhood starting from $2,598. The second greatest value Melrose Park apartment is the 2725 N 75th Ave Model at 2725 N 75th Ave, Unit 2nd floor starting at $2,200 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Dunning neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melrose Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Premier Luxury Apartments2 Bed - Penthouse2BR,2BA$1.85
2725 N 75th Ave, Unit 2nd floor2725 N 75th Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.57
2602 N 74th Ct, Unit 2602 n 74th court2602 N 74th Ct3BR,2BA$1.71
1125 Bohland Ave, Unit 11125 Bohland Ave3BR,1BA$1.92
2000 N 17th Ave, Unit 12000 N 17th Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
2036 N 72nd Ct, Unit 12036 N 72nd Ct2BR,1BA$1.55
1528 N Harlem Ave, Unit 3E1528 N Harlem Ave2BR,1BA$1.94
515 25th Ave, Unit Garden Unit515 25th Ave2BR,1BA$1.94
1510 N 1st Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.59
Circle Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.80

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Melrose Park Overview

A bustling suburb of the great city of Chicago, Melrose Park is a historic and charming metro area offering a sound economic base and plenty of natural beauty. Large enough to present much in the way of opportunity yet cozy enough to yield a small town ambiance, Melrose Park is one Illinois hub that is popular with good reason.

Why live in Melrose Park, IL?

With a steady job market thanks to health care and a range of other industries, Melrose Park apartments make a great place to hang your hat. Families will undoubtedly enjoy the close access to area schools, while the call of the greater Chicago arts and entertainment scene makes Melrose Park all the more enticing for younger professionals.

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Getting Around Melrose Park, IL

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melrose Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melrose Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melrose Park is at 7520 W Grand Ave listed at $1,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melrose Park Apartment is $1,145 at 2115 S 4th Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melrose Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melrose Park is starting from $1,350 at 1510 N 1st Ave.

What is the most affordable Melrose Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Melrose Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grove Residences and starts from $3,450.

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