
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $1,035 (145 Rentals)


1213 34th Ave

171 25th Ave

Willow Hill Apartments
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2150 Gunderson Ave

Colonial Court Apartments

2148 Gunderson Ave

Forest Glen Apartments

156 Des Plaines Ave

8649 S 85th Ct

1702 St Charles Rd

6815 32nd St

3125-3129 S Harlem Ave

101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd
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Oak Park Residence Corporation

2132 N Harlem Ave

1116 Washington - Oak Park

1218 Circle

2624 N 75th Ave, Unit Elmwood Apartment

6606 W George St

9025 Burlington Ave, Unit 2floor

1124 Dunlop Ave

3106 Calwagner St, Unit B

2840 73rd Ave
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415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

1234 Grove 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 |
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West Cook Studio Apartments | $1,864 | $1,075 | $7,500 |
West Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $1,035 | $9,250 |
West Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,374 | $1,275 | $6,550 |
West Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $1,465 | $7,153 |
West Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,921 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
West Cook 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,596 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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West Cook, Melrose Park, IL Local Guide
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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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Getting Around the West Cook Neighborhood in Melrose Park, IL
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
18 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Cook?
The cheapest apartment in West Cook is Willow Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,060, while the average apartment in West Cook costs $14,220.
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 28 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 $139 which is $14,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Cook.
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