
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $1,300 (67 Rentals)


805 N 22nd Ave

11010 W Grand Ave

1410 N 1st Ave

1510 N 1st Ave

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1824 Oak Park Ave, Unit First Floor, Unit First Floor

Willow Hill

3406 Warren Ave, Unit 1

Sunset Lake

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1315 E 31st St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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1211 Highland Ave

Colonial Court Apartments

1806 Euclid Ave

5305 S 72nd Ct

7819 Rutherford Ave

Forest Glen Apartments

6334 W 65th St

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9647 Pacific Ave, Unit 2N, Unit 2N

Oak Park Residence Corporation

8635 84th Ct
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6301-6307 32nd St

Chestnut Villa

8111 W Grand Ave

8107 W Grand Ave

9424 S Ridgeland Ave

2402 North New England Avenue

2730 Ridgeland Ave

1530-1532 N. Austin Blvd.

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3522-30 Oak Park Ave

422-426 S Taylor Ave

Lombard & Madison

6101 S Oak Park

2109 S 5th Ave

1931 Wesley

948 N Austin Blvd

Riverwalk Senior Residences

1140-1144 S Dunlop

6809 W Diversey Ave
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Harrison East

Thomasville

8624 Fullerton Ave

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300 Madison St

Berwyn Apartments

16-24 N Austin

3045 Harlem 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 | $1,737 | $900 | $3,049 |
| West Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,001 | $940 | $5,500 |
West Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $1,300 | $6,300 |
| West Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,102 | $1,555 | $10,000+ |
| West Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,689 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| West Cook 5 Bedroom Apartments | $16,060 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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
4.0Pet 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Cook?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Cook is at Willow Hill listed at $1,318.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cook Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cook Apartment is $1,318 at Willow Hill.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Cook Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Cook is starting from $1,318 at Willow Hill.
What is the most affordable West Cook Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Cook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Hill and starts from $1,318.
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