Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Melrose Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Melrose Park

$1,355/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Melrose Park is $1,355 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $595 less per month.

$2.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Melrose Park

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Melrose Park run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,260

2%

78%

1 bedroom

$1,350

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,455

4%

57%

3 bedroom

$3,099

5%

36%

4 bedroom

$3,300

2%

49%

Studio

Average rent

$1,260

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

78%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,455

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

57%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,099

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

49%

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$1,355
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Melrose Park, IL is 4% higher than the median rent in Berwyn, IL.

Discover rentals in Melrose Park, IL

1419 North 16th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1419 North 16th Avenue

1419 N 16th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

1971 N 19th Ave #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Melrose Park

Fully Renovated 2BR w/ Quartz Kitchen - Se Habla Español

1971 N 19th Ave #7, Melrose Park, IL 60160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

MELROSE BLDG - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

MELROSE BLDG

1973 N 18th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

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

$2,300

$2,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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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 $1,355 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Melrose Park?

Average rent prices in Melrose Park have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Melrose Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Melrose Park is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 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 $54,000/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?

The median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Melrose Park, IL is $1,282, while for a 2-bedroom apartment, it is $1,536.

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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