
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL (238 Rentals)
Apartments in the West Cook area of Melrose Park with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


The Emerson

The Grove Luxury Townhomes

ReNew Oak Park

Uptown La Grange

Willow Glen

Albion Oak Park

Premier Luxury Apartments

The Bryant at Oak Park

Oak Park Place
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The Countryside

Colonial Court Apartments

930 North

1000 - 1010 North Blvd

North Oak Lofts

126-132 N. Elmwood Ave. and 418-426 Lake St.
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101-111 S. Harvey Ave. and 237-249 South Blvd.

The BlueStem

Brittany Court

The Residences at the Grove

Canterbury Condominiums

Wilshire Green

Residences of Riverwoods

6636 W 65th St

Park Ave Luxury

314 Beach Ave
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Plymouth Place Senior Living

La Grange Tower

2306 S 17th Ave

One North Beacon Place

Forest Creek Townhomes

Spring Ave Station

40 S Ashland Ave

Cossitt House

51 E Cossitt Ave

13-15 S Waiola Ave
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119 Forest Ave

Foxford Station

1936 S 16th Ave

10 E Burlington St

8302-8310 W 47th St

21 N Herbert Rd

1820 S 2nd Ave

4545 S Prescott Ave

901 Mannheim Rd

7312 W Ogden Ave
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 | $1,762 | $995 | $7,500 |
| West Cook 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $1,015 | $9,250 |
| West Cook 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $1,045 | $4,879 |
| West Cook 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,405 | $1,440 | $10,000+ |
| West Cook 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,272 | $4,269 | $10,000+ |
| West Cook 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,604 | $3,604 | $3,604 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Cook, Melrose Park, IL
Ranked #1
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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 1,027 Studio Apartments in West Cook with rent ranges from $870 to $7,500 with an average price of $3,866.
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 $1,015 to $9,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,856.
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 $1,045 to $4,879. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,300.
How expensive are West Cook Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 315 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Cook on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,440 to $14,720 - averaging $3,405 for the location.
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