
Gated Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL (64 Rentals)


Melrose Commons

Spinning Wheel Apartments

North Oak Lofts

Oak Park Place

Premier Luxury Apartments

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

Galewood Residences

The Grove Residences

Bellwood Gateway
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Grand Park Apartments

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Porter

Leyden Senior Apartments

Colonial Court Apartments

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Pleasant Oak

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

1116 Washington - Oak Park

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

Acacia Lane
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Hunter Brook Group

The BlueStem

139-143 S Oak Park Ave

3230 Home Ave

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224 N Austin Blvd, Unit # 1

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2331 S Lombard Ave, Unit 2

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2807 N 74th Ct, Unit B

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2303 N 74th Ave, Unit 2

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6340 W Belmont Ave, Unit ONE BEDROOM

9565 Franklin Ave
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Riverwalk Condominiums

1931 Wesley

1227 S Harlem Ave

1114-1126 Lake St

9620-9626 W Grand Ave

Plymouth Place Senior Living

16 Dover Pl

Bishop Goedert Residence

17 N Hillside Ave
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1914 Railroad Ave

7428 Washington St

300 Circle Ave

235 Circle Ave

Heritage House

3419 Harlem Ave

6442-6450 Cermak Rd

6926-6936 W Windsor Ave

1510 N Harlem Ave

7820 Madison St
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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 | $1,855 | $995 | $2,959 |
| West Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $800 | $5,500 |
| West Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,438 | $1,265 | $6,037 |
| West Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,248 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| West Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,226 | $1,900 | $5,300 |
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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 1122 N 32nd Ave listed at $1,100.
How much is the average rent for a Gated West Cook Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in West Cook is $2,181.
What is the largest Gated West Cook Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in West Cook is a 2,700 square feet unit starting from $1,951 at Oak Park Place.
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 772 sq ft.
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