Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $600 (215 Rentals)

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1213 34th Ave

Melrose ParkIL60160
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805 N 22nd Ave

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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 to 2 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11010 W Grand Ave

11010 W Grand AveMelrose Park, IL 60164
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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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1510 N 1st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1510 N 1st Ave

1510 N 1st AveMelrose Park, IL 60160

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West Cook, Melrose Park, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Cook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Cook area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Willow Hill priced from $1,015. 2110 S 5th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here are the most affordable West Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Hill1+1 Premiere1BR,1BA$1,015
2110 S 5th AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,015
1530 N 1st Ave1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,150
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-412Studio,1BA$1,175
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1010-16Studio,1BA$1,195
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $0.93 price per square foot 6853 W Belmont Ave Model at 6853 W Belmont Ave, Unit 1R in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 9025 Burlington Ave Model at 9025 Burlington Ave, Unit 2floor starting at $1,300 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Cook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6853 W Belmont Ave, Unit 1R6853 W Belmont Ave2BR,2BA$0.93
9025 Burlington Ave, Unit 2floor9025 Burlington Ave1BR,1BA$0.76
840 Dunlop Ave, Unit 2840 Dunlop Ave2BR,2BA$1.40
2725 N 75th Ave, Unit 2nd floor2725 N 75th Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.39
7660 Adams St, Unit 17660 Adams St3BR,1BA$1.39
2536 N Austin Ave, Unit 22536 N Austin Ave3BR,1BA$1.43
206 N Kenilworth Ave, Unit 1206 N Kenilworth Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
6256 W 64th Pl, Unit 1046256 W 64th Pl1BR,1BA$1.33
3439 Harvey Ave, Unit #23439 Harvey Ave1BR,1BA$1.38
1852 Grove Ave, Unit 1B1852 Grove Ave1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Cook, Melrose Park, IL

Ranked #1

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
West Cook, Melrose Park, IL

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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 $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Cook?

The cheapest apartment in West Cook is Willow Hill which is listed at $1,015, while the average apartment in West Cook costs $5,860.

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 15 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 $109 which is $5,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Cook.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.