
Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL Under $1,500 (257 Rentals)


1660 N 1st Avenue

Terrace Apartments

1510 N 1st Ave

1410 N 1st Ave

1530 N 1st Avenue

11010 W Grand Ave

1123 N 33rd Ave

1450 N 1st Ave

Casa Heritage
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301-313 N. Oak Park Ave.

Sunset Lake

Oak Park Residence Corporation

7520 W Grand Ave

Forest Glen Apartments

Grand Park Apartments

Colonial Court Apartments

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Pleasant Oak

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

1116 Washington - Oak Park
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Clarence & Harrison Apartments

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

Hunter Brook Group

Circle Court

Acacia Lane

7819 Rutherford Ave

21st Street

322-330 W Washington Blvd

3230 Home Ave

3125-3129 S Harlem Ave
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415-425 S. Taylor Ave.

3049 Harlem Ave

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7920 S 82nd Ave

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1315 E 31st St, Unit 2nd Fl. Front

7215 38th Place

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2807 N 74th Ct, Unit B

3106 Calwagner St, Unit B

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1140 Ferdinand Ave Apt 9, Unit 9

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819 Marengo Ave, Unit 2

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2111 S Oak Park Ave
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1206 Orchard Ave

5632 S Narragansett Ave, Unit 204

6319 S Oak Park Ave, Unit 1A

605 N Wolf Rd, Unit 605 N Wolf Rd 4F

2555 N Nordica Ave, Unit 1

40 Harrison St, Unit 3

320 N Austin Blvd, Unit 9

3001 N Thatcher Ave, Unit 3M

2912 N 75th Ave, Unit GE

711 W Belmont Ave, Unit 105
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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 | $1,874 | $1,125 | $3,239 |
| West Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $800 | $3,689 |
| West Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $1,243 | $6,037 |
| West Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,336 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| West Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,411 | $3,391 | $5,300 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Cook, Melrose Park, IL
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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 706 Studio Apartments in West Cook with rent ranges from $1,125 to $3,239 with an average price of $1,874.
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 $800 to $3,689 with an average monthly rent of $2,028.
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 $1,243 to $6,037. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,372.
How expensive are West Cook Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 221 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Cook on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,700 to $16,682 - averaging $3,336 for the location.
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