Cheap Homes for Rent in West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $1,000 (78 Rentals)

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property at 4343 Wisconsin Ave

$1,099

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

4343 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 1

4343 Wisconsin Ave
StickneyIL60402

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property at 3242 N Natchez Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3242 N Natchez Ave, Unit 2R

3242 N Natchez Ave
ChicagoIL60634
property at 2835 S Harvey Ave

$1,375 - $1,650

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$1,375 - $1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2835 S Harvey Ave

BerwynIL60402
property at 7204 13th St

$1,399

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$1,399

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7204 13th St, Unit 1e

7204 13th St
Forest ParkIL60130
property at 7321 14th St

$1,399 - $1,599

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$1,399 - $1,599

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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7321 14th St

Forest ParkIL60130

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property at 3515 S Harlem Ave

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

3515 S Harlem Ave, Unit 6B

3515 S Harlem Ave
BerwynIL60402
property at 2419 N Oak Park Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2419 N Oak Park Ave

ChicagoIL60707

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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 Studio unit found at 1010 S 2nd Ave Maywood, IL 60153 priced from $1,030. 2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable West Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1010 S 2nd Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,030
2110 S 5th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,030
2115 S 4th Ave 2122 and 2125 S 4th Ave Maywood, IL 60153Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,050
504-508 S. Cuyler Ave.504 S. Cuyler StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
710-712 N. Austin Blvd. Oak Park, IL 60302710.5 N. Austin EStudio,1BA$1,085
Willow Hill1+1 Premiere1BR,1BA$1,096
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-412Studio,1BA$1,175
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1004-29Studio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $0.12 price per square foot 908 Lyman Ave Model at 908 Lyman Ave, Unit 2a in the in the Oak Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 4 Bed 3.5 Bath Townhome Model at HIGHPOINT Countryside Townhomes starting at $4,550 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Downtown Hinsdale 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.
908 Lyman Ave, Unit 2a908 Lyman Ave1BR,1BA$0.12
HIGHPOINT Countryside Townhomes4 Bed 3.5 Bath Townhome4BR,3.5BA$1.43
3215 N Narragansett Ave, Unit 1033215 N Narragansett Ave3BR,2BA$1.52
7131 W Altgeld St7131 W Altgeld St3BR,2BA$1.59
The BlueStemA2BR,2BA$1.50
8252 W 95th St, Unit 28252 W 95th St3BR,1BA$1.38
Hunter Brook Group2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Willow Hill2+1 Signature2BR,1BA$1.54
1510 N 1st Ave2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1.59
7804 Banks St, Unit 2 - South7804 Banks St1BR,1BA$1.50

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West Cook, Melrose Park, IL

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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Cook

What type of rentals are currently available in West Cook?

There are currently 2103 Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL with pricing that ranges from $840 to $16,108. There are also 283 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Cook ranging from $1,050 to $12,000.

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 $1,050 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,261.

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 $1,555 to $8,804, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $5,375. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

Expert Rental Resources

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