
Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL Under $1,500 (234 Rentals)


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1510 N 1st Ave

1410 N 1st Ave

1530 N 1st Ave

11010 W Grand Ave

1123 N 33rd Ave

1450 N 1st Ave

Casa Heritage

Sunset Lake
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301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

Oak Park Residence Corporation

7520 W Grand Ave

Forest Glen Apartments

Willow Hill

Colonial Court Apartments

511-521 S. Cuyler Ave.

Clarence & Harrison Apartments

Pleasant Oak

1116 Washington - Oak Park
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238-250 Washington Blvd. and 347-357 S. Harvey Ave

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.

101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.

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

Hunter Brook Group

Circle Court

3125-3129 S Harlem Ave

7819 Rutherford Ave

322-330 W Washington Blvd
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2101 Wesley Ave

Acacia Lane

3049 Harlem Ave

3230 Home Ave

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2008 S 15th Ave, Unit 1 Bedroom Garden Apartment

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1315 E 31st St, Unit 1

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7210 Park Ave, Unit 1

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8616 47th St, Unit 2S

3106 Calwagner St, Unit 2

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541 N Taft Ave, Unit 541 N Taft Ave
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3439 Harvey Ave, Unit #2

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1852 Grove Ave, Unit 1B

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7700 W Altgeld St, Unit 3

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7121 Stanley Ave, Unit H3

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1619 N McVicker Ave, Unit J09P

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6208 W Wrightwood Ave, Unit Large studio

7946 Ogden Ave, Unit 2

3148 S Harlem Ave, Unit 1G

7238 Park Ave, Unit 4

2105 Grove Ave, Unit 2105 Grove Avenue
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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 | $1,835 | $975 | $3,009 |
| West Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $1,025 | $5,500 |
| West Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $1,300 | $6,037 |
| West Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,005 | $1,602 | $10,000+ |
| West Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,186 | $2,100 | $4,757 |
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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 West Cook
How much are Studio apartments in West Cook?
There are currently 718 Studio Apartments in West Cook with rent ranges from $975 to $3,009 with an average price of $1,835.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Cook Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Cook ranges from $1,025 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,015.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Cook cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Cook range from $1,300 to $6,037. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,533.
How expensive are West Cook Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 231 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Cook on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,602 to $15,585 - averaging $3,005 for the location.
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