Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (75 Rentals)

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property at 1661 S Homan Ave

$1,450 - $1,700

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1661 S Homan Ave

ChicagoIL60623
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2439 S Millard Ave, Unit 1
$1,500
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$1,500
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2439 S Millard Ave, Unit 1

2439 S Millard AveChicago, IL 60623
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2827 W 23rd St, Unit 2B
$1,600
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$1,600
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2827 W 23rd St, Unit 2B

2827 W 23rd StChicago, IL 60623
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2200 S Marshall Blvd
Studio to 3 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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1860 S Komensky
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1860 S Komensky

1860 S Komensky AveChicago, IL 60623
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705 S Lawndale
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

705 S Lawndale

705 S Lawndale AveChicago, IL 60624
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3650 W 18th
2 Bedroom Apartments

3650 W 18th

3650 W 18th StChicago, IL 60623
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1807 S St Louis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1807 S St Louis

1807-1811 S Saint Louis AveChicago, IL 60623
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Karlov Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Karlov Gardens

1830 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60623
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1115 S Karlov
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1115 S Karlov

1115 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60624
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400 S Kilbourn Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 S Kilbourn Ave

400 S Kilbourn AveChicago, IL 60624
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2751-57 W. 22nd Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2751-57 W. 22nd Pl

2751 W 22nd PlChicago, IL 60608
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708 S Karlov
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

708 S Karlov

708-14 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60624
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3560 W Cermak
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3560 W Cermak

3560 W Cermak RdChicago, 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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Cermak-MASTER
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cermak-MASTER

3635-3645 W Cermak RdChicago, IL 60623
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3245 W. 23rd
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3245 W. 23rd

3245 W 23rd StChicago, IL 60623
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1236 S Lawndale
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1236 S Lawndale

1236 S Lawndale 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 705 S Lawndale priced from $1,090. 1236 S Lawndale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,235. Here are the most affordable Lawndale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
705 S Lawndale2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,090
1236 S Lawndale2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,235
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,250
3245 W. 23rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,250
2230 S. Kedzie2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,300
3042 W. Cullerton St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,350
2101 S. Marshall & 2867-69 W. 21st2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2438 W Flournoy St Model at 2438 W Flournoy St, Unit 2 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Lawndale apartment is the 2440 W Lexington St Model at 2440 W Lexington St, Unit 1 starting at $2,280 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Near West Side 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.
2438 W Flournoy St, Unit 22438 W Flournoy St3BR,1.5BA$1.33
2440 W Lexington St, Unit 12440 W Lexington St4BR,2BA$1.43
Harris Point ChicagoApt G2BR,1.5BA$1.76
2439 S Millard Ave, Unit 12439 S Millard Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
2321 S Albany Ave, Unit G2321 S Albany Ave3BR,1BA$1.73
1530 S Central Park Ave, Unit Apt 21530 S Central Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.91
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.38
2133 S Fairfield Ave, Unit CH2133 S Fairfield Ave2BR,1BA$1.56
1236 S Lawndale2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.65
2254 S Albany Ave, Unit Basement2254 S Albany Ave1BR,1BA$1.69

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lawndale Apartments

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 4 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 $382 which is $1,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lawndale.

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