Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Cook Neighborhood of Melrose Park, IL from $700 (68 Rentals)

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property at 725 Woodbine Ave

$750

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$750
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

725 Woodbine Ave

Oak ParkIL60302
property at 3258 Maple Ave

$1,150 - $1,200

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3258 Maple Ave

BerwynIL60402

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property at 7234 W North Ave

$1,380

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$1,380
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$1,380

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7234 W North Ave, Unit 7234

7234 W North Ave
Elmwood ParkIL60707

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property at 115 Marengo Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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115 Marengo Ave, Unit 505

115 Marengo Ave
Forest ParkIL60130
property at 605 N Wolf Rd

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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

605 N Wolf Rd
HillsideIL60162

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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 1000 - 1010 North Blvd priced from $995. 432-438 N. Austin Blvd. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable West Cook apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1000 - 1010 North Blvd1016-12Studio,1BA$995
432-438 N. Austin Blvd.432-438 N. Austin StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
Willow Hill2+1 Signature2BR,1BA$1,065
Clarence & Harrison Apartments618-1WStudio,1BA$1,200
1116 Washington - Oak Park1116-408Studio,1BA$1,225
8519 West Grand Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
3049 Harlem AveGarden East1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Cook area is the $1.60 price per square foot 4 Bed 3.5 Bath Townhome Model at HIGHPOINT Countryside Townhomes in the in the Downtown Hinsdale neighborhood starting from $5,079. The second greatest value West Cook apartment is the 4536 Park Ave Model at 4536 Park Ave, Unit 1 F starting at $2,200 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Old Town Western Springs 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.
HIGHPOINT Countryside Townhomes4 Bed 3.5 Bath Townhome4BR,3.5BA$1.60
4536 Park Ave, Unit 1 F4536 Park Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.10
2717 Wesley Ave3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.06
2726 N Nordica Ave, Unit 32726 N Nordica Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.47
901 Ontario Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.24
511 Lake St, Unit 511-3 Lake Street511 Lake St4BR,1BA$1.40
55 Chicago Ave, Unit 255 Chicago Ave3BR,1BA$1.62
6308 S Archer Ave, Unit First Floor6308 S Archer Ave3BR,2BA$1.54
1315 E 31st St, Unit 11315 E 31st St2BR,1BA$1.50
7700 W Altgeld St, Unit 37700 W Altgeld St1BR,1BA$1.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Cook

What type of rentals are currently available in West Cook?

There are currently 2098 Apartments for Rent in West Cook, IL with pricing that ranges from $995 to $15,346. There are also 231 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Cook ranging from $750 to $11,500.

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 $750 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,989.

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 $1,602 to $15,346, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,050 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

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