Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $600 (179 Rentals)

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171 25th 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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property at 409 Beloit Ave

409 Beloit Ave

Forest ParkIL60130
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The Maywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Maywood Apartments

1015-1017 S 4th AveMaywood, IL 60153
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7751-7757 S Oconto Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7751-7757 S Oconto Ave

7751-7757 S Oconto AveBridgeview, IL 60455
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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 Ave priced from $1,005. Willow Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here are the most affordable West Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2110 S 5th AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,005
Willow Hill Apartments1 BEDROOM - OAKS1BR,1BA$1,060
Forest Glen ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,150
1145 N Austin Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,155
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1016 1/2 - 5Studio,1BA$1,195
703 N Austin Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining1BR,1BA$1,245
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave2B1BR,1BA$1,250
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-4161BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL

As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2442 N 77th Ct Model at 2442 N 77th Ct, Unit 2 in the in the Dunning neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 4540 Park Ave Model at 4540 Park Ave, Unit 4540 Park Ave 1F starting at $2,300 with a $1.28 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.
2442 N 77th Ct, Unit 22442 N 77th Ct3BR,1.5BA$1.28
4540 Park Ave, Unit 4540 Park Ave 1F4540 Park Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.28
9025 Burlington Ave, Unit 2floor9025 Burlington Ave1BR,1BA$0.76
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
2725 N 75th Ave, Unit 2nd floor2725 N 75th Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.43
2318 N 72nd Ct, Unit 22318 N 72nd Ct3BR,1.5BA$1.48
206 N Kenilworth Ave, Unit 1206 N Kenilworth Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
Hunter Brook Group2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
8137 Marion Dr, Unit 2 Floor8137 Marion Dr2BR,1BA$1.50
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 $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Cook is Willow Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,060, while the average apartment in West Cook costs $14,220.

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 28 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 $139 which is $14,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Cook.

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