
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $940 (182 Rentals)


1450 N 1st Ave

1123 N 33rd Ave

1530 N 1st Ave

Willow Hill

1852 Grove Ave, Unit 1B

Colonial Court Apartments

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7804 Banks St, Unit 2 - South

6010 W Fullerton Ave

Sunset Lake
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1919 Grove Ave

21st Street

3230 Home Ave

9625-9633 Ridgeland Ave

1925b Grove Ave

7858 Natoma Ave

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47 Washington, Unit 49-A

2101 Wesley Ave

1116 Washington - Oak Park

415-425 S. Taylor Ave.
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101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.

Oak Park Residence Corporation

3242 N Natchez Ave

316 Lake St

6829 W 21st Pl

6829 21st St

Acacia Lane

6839 W 21st Pl

7222 Dixon St

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7308 W North Ave
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3106 Calwagner St, Unit 2

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1820 Grove Ave, Unit B

7520 W Grand Ave

238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

3051 N Austin Ave

Grand Park Apartments

Circle Court

Georgian Court Apartments
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319 Bluff Ave

1633 S Harlem Ave

246 S Marion St

8800 W 76th Pl

244 S Marion St

The Countryside

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602 Elgin Ave, Unit 2E

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Brittany Court

106 Lincoln Ave

7935 Ogden Ave
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West Cook, Melrose Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Cook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cook Studio Apartments | $1,746 | $1,000 | $3,079 |
West Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $940 | $5,500 |
| West Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $1,318 | $4,999 |
| West Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,215 | $1,555 | $10,000+ |
| West Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,323 | $2,201 | $10,000+ |
| West Cook 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,482 | $3,700 | $7,956 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Cook, Melrose Park, IL
Ranked #1
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Cook, Melrose Park, IL
Forest Road Elementary School
Lyons Twp High School
S E Gross Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Cook Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Cook?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Cook is under $1,175.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Cook?
The cheapest apartment in West Cook is Willow Hill which is listed at $840, while the average apartment in West Cook costs $7,956.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Cook?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 53 regular apartments in West Cook that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Cook?
Cheap apartments in West Cook have an average cost of $341 which is $7,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Cook.
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