Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $600 (263 Rentals)

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property at 1213 34th Ave

$1,400 - $1,450

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1213 34th Ave

Melrose ParkIL60160
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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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1530 N 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1530 N 1st Ave

1530 N 1st AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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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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2037 S 15th Ave, Unit 1N
$1,000
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2037 S 15th Ave, Unit 1N

2037 S 15th AveBroadview, IL 60155
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property at 6348 13th St

$1,100 - $1,300

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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6348 13th St

BerwynIL60402
property at 1929 Grove Ave

$1,125 - $1,295

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

1929 Grove Ave

BerwynIL60402

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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 Studio unit found at 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. priced from $1,059. Willow Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,129. Here are the most affordable West Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432-438 N. Austin StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
Willow Hill1+1 Premiere1BR,1BA$1,129
3230 Home AveH1BR,1BA$1,200
Evelyn ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,220
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,225
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-308Studio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $1.10 price per square foot 4536 Park Ave Model at 4536 Park Ave, Unit 1 F in the in the Old Town Western Springs neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at 2717 Wesley Ave starting at $2,095 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Ogden Avenue District 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.
4536 Park Ave, Unit 1 F4536 Park Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.10
2717 Wesley Ave3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.06
2856 N Mason Ave, Unit 2nd floor2856 N Mason Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.33
62 Washington Blvd, Unit 262 Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.19
60 Washington Blvd60 Washington Blvd2BR,2BA$1.33
4205 S Harlem Ave, Unit unit 24205 S Harlem Ave3BR,2BA$1.32
6208 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit Large studio6208 W Wrightwood AveStudio ,1BA$1.07
6308 S Archer Ave, Unit First Floor6308 S Archer Ave3BR,2BA$1.54
1619 N Merrimac Ave1619 N Merrimac Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
7700 W Altgeld St, Unit 37700 W Altgeld St1BR,1BA$1.37

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. listed at $1,059.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cook Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cook Apartment is $1,129 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 $1,265 at Sunset Lake.

What is the most affordable West Cook Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Cook Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2717 Wesley Ave and starts from $2,095.

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