Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL (2,135 Rentals)

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property at 5209 W Lake St
$2,095
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5209 W Lake St

Melrose ParkIL60160
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$1,300 - $1,350
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1213 34th Ave

Melrose ParkIL60160
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Albion Oak Park
$1,898 - $5,413

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Albion Oak Park

1000 Lake StOak Park, IL 60301
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Uptown La Grange
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$2,151 - $5,468

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Uptown La Grange

31 E Ogden AveLa Grange, IL 60525
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Porter
$1,952 - $12,623

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Porter

1105 Pleasant St StOak Park, IL 60302
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Pleasant Oak
$1,350 - $1,545

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Pleasant Oak

212 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60302
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Cook

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the West Cook area of Melrose Park, IL?

As of today, September 03, 2026, there are currently 2,135 available West Cook apartments priced from $800 to $14,888, with an average monthly rent of $2,433.

How much are Studio apartments in West Cook?

There are currently 708 Studio Apartments in West Cook with rent ranges from $900 to $3,229 with an average price of $1,838.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Cook Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Cook ranges from $800 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,020.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Cook cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Cook range from $1,200 to $6,037. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,399.

How expensive are West Cook Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 231 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Cook on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,600 to $14,888 - averaging $3,132 for the location.

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