1530 N 1st Ave
1530 N 1st Ave,
Melrose Park, IL 60160
$1,100 | 1 Bed
Melrose Park
Melrose Park, IL
Area Guide
Chicago suburb presents tight-knit community on the cusp of city life.
Commuter
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Suburban
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River Access
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Outdoor Adventures
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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 April 2025, the average apartment rent in Melrose Park, IL is $664 for a studio, $873 for one bedroom, and $1,014 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Melrose Park has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$873/month
610 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,195/month
1,071 Sq Ft
Transportation
64
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
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.
31
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
51
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
410 Students
4
Public
Grades K-5
377 Students
4
Melrose Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
629 Students
3
Public
Grades 1-5
301 Students
2
Public
Grades PK-8
1,028 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 6-8
833 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
736 Students
4
Public
Grades PK-8
1,028 Students
Rating Unavailable
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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 2025.