Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Melrose Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Melrose Park

$1,545/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Melrose Park is $1,545 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $355 less per month.

$2.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Melrose Park

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Melrose Park rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Melrose Park, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Melrose Park, IL

Average rent prices in Melrose Park have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Melrose Park run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

5%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,430

4%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,075

No Change

46%

3 bedroom

$2,150

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,294

19%

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Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,430

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last year

46%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,294

Last 30 days

19%

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$1,545
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melrose Park, IL is 7% higher than the median rent in Berwyn, IL.

Discover rentals in Melrose Park, IL

2012 North 17th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.3

Very good

2012 North 17th Avenue

2012 N 17th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,545

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1971 N 19th Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melrose Park

Must See 2BR, Parking & Prime Location - Se Habla Español

1971 N 19th Ave #9, Melrose Park, IL 60160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
18th Ave Properties - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

8.8

Very good

18th Ave Properties

2034 N 18th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1119 N 20th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1119 N 20th Ave Melrose Park, IL 60160

1119 N 20th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

4 beds

2 baths

$3,234

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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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 $1,545 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Melrose Park?

Average rent prices in Melrose Park have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Melrose Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Melrose Park is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 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 $62,000/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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