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

7234 W North Ave

2109 Grove Ave

2107 Grove Ave

7310 W North Ave, Unit 2B

3120 Oak Park Ave

6813 W 21st St
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1000 - 1010 North Blvd

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

Pleasant Oak

100-112 S. Harvey Ave. and 223-227 South Blvd

301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

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711 W Belmont Ave
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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 |
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West Cook Studio Apartments | $1,913 | $850 | $7,500 |
West Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $995 | $10,000+ |
West Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $1,250 | $9,269 |
West Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $1,495 | $7,550 |
West Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,971 | $2,500 | $6,870 |
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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 $1,230.
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.
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