Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $850 (50 Rentals)

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Casa Heritage
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Casa Heritage

10315 W Palmer AveMelrose Park, IL 60164
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2109 Grove Ave

BerwynIL60402

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1850 S 61st Ct
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1850 S 61st Ct

1850 S 61st CtCicero, IL 60804
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43-63 Forest Ave
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43-63 Forest Ave

43-63 Forest AveRiverside, IL 60546
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520 Elgin Ave
Studio Apartments

520 Elgin Ave

520 Elgin AveForest Park, IL 60130
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Water Tower
Studio Apartments

Water Tower

24-38 East AveRiverside, IL 60546
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Oak Park
Studio Apartments

Oak Park

853 Washington BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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Grove Apartments
Studio Apartments

Grove Apartments

1939 Grove AveBerwyn, IL 60402
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Live in Oak Park
Studio Apartments

Live in Oak Park

1041 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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1010 S 2nd Ave
Studio Apartments

1010 S 2nd Ave

1010-1012 S 2nd AveMaywood, IL 60153
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SouthCourt
Studio Apartments

SouthCourt

37-41 South BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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817 S. Oak Park Ave.
Studio Apartments

817 S. Oak Park Ave.

817-819 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60304
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Bon Villa Apartments
Studio Apartments

Bon Villa Apartments

320 Wisconsin AveOak Park, IL 60302
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North Court
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North Court

480 N Austin BlvdOak Park, IL 60302
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301 Harrison
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301 Harrison

301 Harrison StOak Park, IL 60304
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255 S Maple
Studio Apartments

255 S Maple

1140-1144 N Randolph StOak Park, IL 60302
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300 Madison St
Studio Apartments

300 Madison St

300 Madison StOak Park, IL 60302
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37 Rockford Ave.
Studio Apartments

37 Rockford Ave.

37 Rockford AveForest Park, IL 60130
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1036-1038 Randolph St
Studio Apartments

1036-1038 Randolph St

1036-1038 Randolph StOak Park, IL 60302
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Royal Arms Apartments
Studio Apartments

Royal Arms Apartments

3001 N Thatcher AveRiver Grove, IL 60171
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7300 W North Ave
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7300 W North Ave

7300 W North AveElmwood Park, IL 60707
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165 S. Oak Park Ave.
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165 S. Oak Park Ave.

159-171 S Oak Park AveOak Park, IL 60302
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6605 North Ave
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6605 North Ave

6605 North AveOak Park, IL 60302

West Cook, Melrose Park, IL Local Guide

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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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

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 $1,230.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Cook is 710-712 N. Austin Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302 which is listed at $1,139, while the average apartment in West Cook costs $3,627.

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 14 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 $106 which is $3,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Cook.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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