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Rental Market Trends in Melrose Park, IL

What is the average rent in Melrose Park, IL?

$894/month

Average Rent

610 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Melrose Park, IL is $894 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Melrose Park more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Melrose Park, you can expect to pay about $671 per month for a studio, $894 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,028 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$671/month
350 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$894/month
610 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,028/month
584 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Melrose Park, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $19 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Melrose Park, IL?

Because the average rent in Melrose Park is $894, you’ll want to make about $2,980 per month or $35,760 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Melrose Park, IL

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Apartment communities in Melrose Park we think you'll love

2000 N 17th Ave

2000 N 17th Ave

2000 N 17th Ave,
Melrose Park, IL 60160

$1,500 - $2,000

2-3 Beds

1510 N 1st Ave

1510 N 1st Ave

1510 N 1st Ave,
Melrose Park, IL 60160

$1,350

2 Beds

8624 Fullerton Ave

8624 Fullerton Ave

8624 Fullerton Ave,
River Grove, IL 60171

$1,400

2 Beds

1714 N 14th Ave

1714 N 14th Ave

1714 N 14th Ave,
Melrose Park, IL 60160

$2,420

3 Beds

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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