Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $600 (376 Rentals)

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$1,150

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Available Jun 1

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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1123 N 33rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1123 N 33rd Ave

1123 N 33rd 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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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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515 South Blvd
$1,350 - $1,400
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

515 South Blvd

515 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302

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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 2110 S 5th priced from $1,015. 1010 S 2nd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable West Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2110 S 5thStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,015
1010 S 2ndStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,030
Willow Hill1+1 Premiere1BR,1BA$1,129
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1012 1/2 -44Studio,1BA$1,195
Pleasant OakStudio - AStudio,1BA$1,225
8519 West Grand Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
6946 W 65th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
1228-1230 N. Austin Blvd.1230 Austin A1BR,1BA$1,289
RRK Ventures LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $1.54 price per square foot 4 Bed 3.5 Bath Townhome Model at HIGHPOINT Countryside Townhomes in the in the Downtown Hinsdale neighborhood starting from $4,900. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 60 Washington Blvd Model at 60 Washington Blvd, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Oak Park Historic 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.
HIGHPOINT Countryside Townhomes4 Bed 3.5 Bath Townhome4BR,3.5BA$1.54
60 Washington Blvd, Unit 260 Washington Blvd2BR,2BA$1.33
62 Washington Blvd, Unit 362 Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.20
4205 S Harlem Ave, Unit 34205 S Harlem Ave3BR,2BA$1.32
2017 N 72nd Ct, Unit C2017 N 72nd Ct3BR,2BA$1.54
The BlueStemA2BR,2BA$1.50
1108 Dunlop Ave, Unit 11108 Dunlop Ave3BR,1BA$1.46
2807 N 74th Ct, Unit top floor2807 N 74th Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.50
515 South Blvd515 South BlvdStudio ,1BA$1.56
1228-1230 N. Austin Blvd.1230 Austin A1BR,1BA$1.52

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West Cook, Melrose Park, IL

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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 2110 S 5th listed at $1,015.

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 $1,358 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 North Oak Lofts and starts from $3,099.

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