
Gated Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL (61 Rentals)


Spinning Wheel Apartments

North Oak Lofts

Oak Park Place

Premier Luxury Apartments

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

Galewood Residences

Georgian Court Apartments

Grand Park Apartments

Porter
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Colonial Court Apartments

Pleasant Oak

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

1116 Washington - Oak Park

305-315 S. Oak Park Ave. and 803-805 Randolph St.

Hunter Brook Group

The BlueStem

139-143 S Oak Park Ave

Acacia Lane

3230 Home Ave
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111-113 Harrison St

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900 Dunlop Ave, Unit 2

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62 Washington Blvd, Unit 2

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60 Washington Blvd

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7121 Stanley Ave, Unit H3

9565 Franklin Ave

The Arboretum Villas at Plymouth Place

Riverwalk Condominiums

1931 Wesley

1227 S Harlem Ave
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1114-1126 Lake St

9620-9626 W Grand Ave

Plymouth Place Senior Living

16 Dover Pl

17 N Hillside Ave

Hillside Senior

1914 Railroad Ave

7428 Washington St

300 Circle Ave

Heritage House
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235 Circle Ave

6926-6936 W Windsor Ave

6442-6450 Cermak Rd

3419 Harlem Ave

7213 W Division

1510 N Harlem Ave

7820 Madison St

409 S Maple Ave

Spaulding House

717-721 Ontario St
West Cook, Melrose Park, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Cook?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Cook Studio Apartments | $1,859 | $995 | $2,959 |
| West Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $840 | $5,500 |
| West Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $1,358 | $6,590 |
| West Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,602 | $9,885 |
| West Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,802 | $3,300 | $5,264 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Cook, Melrose Park, IL
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in West Cook, Melrose Park, IL
Forest Road Elementary School
Lyons Twp High School
S E Gross Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated West Cook Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in West Cook?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in West Cook is at 7121 Stanley Ave, Unit H3 listed at $1,200.
How much is the average rent for a Gated West Cook Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in West Cook is $1,957.
What is the largest Gated West Cook Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in West Cook is a 2,574 square feet unit starting from $2,015 at Galewood Residences.
What is the average size for West Cook Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in West Cook is currently at 861 sq ft.
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