Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Melrose Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Melrose Park

$1,400/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Melrose Park is $1,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $540 less per month.

$2.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Melrose Park

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Melrose Park rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 8% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Melrose Park run $1,355 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.

Listings

Studio

$1,145

6%

-

1 bedroom

$1,350

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,170

2%

58%

3 bedroom

$2,615

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$3,500

2%

47%

Studio

Average rent

$1,145

Last 30 days

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,170

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

58%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,615

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

47%

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$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melrose Park, IL is 17% higher than the median rent in Berwyn, IL.

Discover rentals in Melrose Park, IL

Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Terrace Apartments

1829 N 19th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,260–$1,540

Apartment for rent

1971 North 19th Avenue #9 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 8

1971 N 19th Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melrose Park

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 11

MELROSE BLDG - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8

Very good

MELROSE BLDG

1973 N 18th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,400 per month as of August 1, 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 8% since last year.

How does Melrose Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Melrose Park is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $540 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.

When is the best time of year to rent in Melrose Park?

Based on our current listings, 44% of Melrose Park rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 11 pet-friendly apartments each month. With an average of 25 listings available monthly, pet owners have solid options in the area.

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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