Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $633 (260 Rentals)

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property at 1122 N 32nd Ave

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1122 N 32nd Ave

Melrose ParkIL60160
property at 1213 34th Ave

$1,300 - $1,400

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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
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1410 N 1st Ave

1410 N 1st AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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1510 N 1st Ave
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1510 N 1st Ave

1510 N 1st AveMelrose Park, IL 60160
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1660 N 1st Avenue
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1660 N 1st Avenue

1660 N 1st AveMelrose Park, IL 60160

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Pleasant Oak
$1,350 - $1,495
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Pleasant Oak

212 S Oak Park AveOak 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 1145 N Austin priced from $1,015. 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable West Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1145 N AustinStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,015
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432-438 N. Austin StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
3249/3251 S Kenilworth Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
1026-1028 Washington Blvd.1028 Washington BGStudio,1BA$1,175
3230 Home AveG1BR,1BA$1,200
817 S 19th1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Beds, 3 baths Model at 2717 Wesley Ave in the in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 2726 N Nordica Ave Model at 2726 N Nordica Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Dunning 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.
2717 Wesley Ave3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.57
2726 N Nordica Ave, Unit 32726 N Nordica Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.47
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
511 Lake St, Unit 511-3 Lake Street511 Lake St4BR,1BA$1.27
10306 Chaucer St, Unit 210306 Chaucer St3BR,1BA$1.36
8913 Grant Ave, Unit 48913 Grant Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
2136 N 74th Ct, Unit Garden2136 N 74th Ct1BR,1BA$1.58
1219 S 61st Ct, Unit Heat Included. Gas includ1219 S 61st Ct2BR,1BA$1.60
3439 Harvey Ave, Unit #23439 Harvey Ave1BR,1BA$1.53
1852 Grove Ave, Unit 1B1852 Grove Ave1BR,1BA$1.60

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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 1145 N Austin 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 $1,200 at 3230 Home Ave.

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 Sunset Lake and starts from $1,793.

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