Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (44 Rentals)

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2200 S Marshall Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2200 S Marshall Blvd

2200 S Marshall BlvdChicago, IL 60623
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Kedvale Systems
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kedvale Systems

4126-4134 W 24th PlChicago, IL 60623
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Lawndale Apartments
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Lawndale Apartments

3206 W Douglas BlvdChicago, IL 60623
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Karlov Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Karlov Gardens

1860 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60623
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4443 W Gladys Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4443 W Gladys Ave

4443 W Gladys AveChicago, IL 60624
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2230 S. Kedzie
2 Bedroom Apartments

2230 S. Kedzie

2230 S Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60623
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Anton Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anton Apartments

2348 S Millard AveChicago, IL 60623
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1250 S Karlov
3 Bedroom Apartments

1250 S Karlov

1250 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60623
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Cheapest Available Lawndale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lawndale area of Chicago, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at 1631 South Homan Avenue priced from $995. 1236-40 S Lawndale Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here are the most affordable Lawndale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1631 South Homan Avenue2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$995
1236-40 S Lawndale Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,170
2230 S. Kedzie2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,300
Roosevelt SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2440 W Lexington St Model at 2440 W Lexington St, Unit 1 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Lawndale apartment is the 1330 S Komensky Ave Model at 1330 S Komensky Ave starting at $2,100 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Lawndale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lawndale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2440 W Lexington St, Unit 12440 W Lexington St4BR,2BA$1.38
1330 S Komensky Ave1330 S Komensky Ave3BR,2BA$1.40
739 S Western Ave, Unit 3739 S Western Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
1325 S Karlov Ave, Unit 31325 S Karlov Ave3BR,2BA$1.36
1642 S Harding Ave, Unit 31642 S Harding Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
2610 W 23rd St, Unit Basement2610 W 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.17
3748 W Cermak Rd, Unit 23748 W Cermak Rd3BR,1BA$1.38
1308 S Tripp Ave, Unit 31308 S Tripp Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
4150 W 24th St, Unit Talmai4150 W 24th St3BR,1BA$1.45
1631 South Homan Avenue2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.37

Getting Around the Lawndale Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lawndale Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lawndale?

The cheapest apartment in Lawndale is Roosevelt Square which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Lawndale costs $3,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lawndale?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Lawndale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lawndale?

Cheap apartments in Lawndale have an average cost of $156 which is $3,794 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lawndale.

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