1510 N 1st Ave
1510 N 1st Ave,
Melrose Park, IL 60160
$1,350
2 Beds
Melrose Park
Melrose Park, IL Area Guide
Chicago suburb presents tight-knit community on the cusp of city life.
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A tight-knit suburb about 14 miles west of Chicago, Melrose Park serves as a quiet retreat from the bustle of a major metropolis. With nearby access to Thatcher Woods and the Des Plaines River, there is an array of opportunities to savor nature. Melrose Park boasts two hospitals, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Westlake Hospital. Options for shopping abound when you rent in Melrose Park, including the Swap-O-Rama Flea Markets. Only seven miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Melrose Park is accessible to Interstates 88, 290, and 294 as well as U.S. Routes 20 and 45. Melrose Park houses a Metra Railroad station with daily service to Chicago, making your commute simple.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Melrose Park, IL is $676 for a studio, $902 for one bedroom, and $1,036 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Melrose Park has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$902/month
610 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Melrose Park, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
64
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
31
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
51
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
Melrose Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades K-5
Public
Grades PK-8
1,028 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades PK-8
1,028 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cernan Earth and Space Center
- Tyrell Trailside Museum / Thatcher Woods
- Schiller Woods
- Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
- Wilder Park Conservatory
Military Bases
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.