Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $600 (253 Rentals)

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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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7308 W North Ave
$1,325 - $1,450
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7308 W North Ave

7308 W North AveElmwood Park, IL 60707

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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 1000 - 1010 North Blvd priced from $995. 2110 S 5th Ave 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
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1002 1/2 - 37Studio,1BA$995
2110 S 5th AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,030
1010-1012 S 2nd AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,030
100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd.112 S. Harvey GStudio,1BA$1,039
2115-2126 S 4th AveStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,050
Willow Hill1+1 Luxe1BR,1BA$1,096
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432-438 N. Austin StudioStudio,1BA$1,109
411-419 Thatcher Ave.411 Thatcher GHStudio,1BA$1,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2305 N Melvina Ave Model at 2305 N Melvina Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Galewood neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 7131 W Altgeld St Model at 7131 W Altgeld St starting at $2,300 with a $1.35 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.
2305 N Melvina Ave, Unit 12305 N Melvina Ave4BR,2BA$1.09
7131 W Altgeld St7131 W Altgeld St3BR,2BA$1.35
2807 N 74th Ct, Unit 3a2807 N 74th Ct2BR,1.5BA$1.32
62 Washington Blvd, Unit 362 Washington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.33
The BlueStemA2BR,2BA$1.50
6323 W Fullerton Ave, Unit 36323 W Fullerton Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
8252 W 95th St, Unit 28252 W 95th St3BR,1BA$1.38
Hunter Brook Group2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
1315 E 31st St, Unit 11315 E 31st St2BR,1BA$1.45
2122 Kenilworth Ave, Unit 1b2122 Kenilworth Ave1BR,1BA$1.33

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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 1000 - 1010 North Blvd listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Cook Apartment is $1,096 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 $1,318 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 Willow Hill and starts from $1,555.

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