Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Melrose Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Melrose Park

$1,387/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Melrose Park is $1,387 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $512 less per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Melrose Park

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Melrose Park rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Melrose Park, IL

Average rent prices in Melrose Park have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Melrose Park, IL

Rent prices in Melrose Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Melrose Park is $1,355, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Melrose Park run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.

Listings

Studio

$1,030

6%

-

1 bedroom

$1,297

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

24%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

59%

Studio

Average rent

$1,030

Last 30 days

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

59%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Melrose Park, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Melrose Park, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Melrose Park and Berwyn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Melrose Park

Median rent price$1,387
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melrose Park, IL is 11% higher than the median rent in Berwyn, IL.

Discover rentals in Melrose Park, IL

18th Ave Properties - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

15h ago

8.5

Very good

18th Ave Properties

2034 N 18th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

1302 North 23rd Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.5

Very good

1302 North 23rd Avenue

1302 N 23rd Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,615

5209 W Lake St #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Melrose Park

Residential Lease, Melrose Park, IL

5209 W Lake St #2B, Melrose Park, IL 60160

3 beds

1 bath

$2,095

1834 N 22nd Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melrose Park

$2200 3 Bed/1 Bath Apartment in Melrose Park

1834 N 22nd Ave #1, Melrose Park, IL 60160

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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Frequently asked questions for Melrose Park, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Melrose Park rental market.

How much is rent in Melrose Park?

The average rent in Melrose Park is $1,387 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Melrose Park?

Average rent prices in Melrose Park have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Melrose Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Melrose Park is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $512 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Melrose Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Melrose Park, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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