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West Cook, Melrose Park, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Cook Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Cook area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Willow Hill Apartments priced from $1,100. Forest Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable West Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Hill ApartmentsONE BEDROOM WITH PATIO - LAURELS1BR,1BA$1,100
Forest Glen ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,150
7520 W Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1002 1/2 - 39Studio,1BA$1,195
3125-3129 S Harlem Ave3A1BR,1BA$1,200
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-2161BR,1BA$1,250
Pleasant OakStudio - BStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $0.80 price per square foot 3812 Lombard Ave Model at 3812 Lombard Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Ogden Avenue District neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 415 S. Taylor A Model at 415-425 S. Taylor Ave. starting at $2,449 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Cook apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3812 Lombard Ave, Unit 13812 Lombard Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
415-425 S. Taylor Ave.415 S. Taylor A3BR,2BA$1.63
1806 S Mannheim Rd, Unit 11806 S Mannheim Rd3BR,2BA$1.64
The BrixenBrixen2BR,2BA$1.65
7502 Garden Ln, Unit 17502 Garden Ln3BR,1.5BA$1.56
8616 47th St, Unit 1N8616 47th St2BR,1BA$1.23
1319 31st St, Unit 2-R1319 31st St2BR,1BA$1.27
1316 Wisconsin Ave, Unit Garden1316 Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
218-228 Pleasant St. and 134-140 S. Harvey Ave218 Pleasant G2BR,1BA$1.51
3230 Home Ave, Unit G33230 Home Ave1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Cook

What type of rentals are currently available in West Cook?

There are currently 2066 Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL with pricing that ranges from $900 to $9,597. There are also 266 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Cook ranging from $995 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Cook?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Cook ranges from $995 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,809.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Cook?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Cook range from $1,520 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,835.

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