
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (29 Rentals)
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1252 S Karlov Ave

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2741 W 16th St

2817 W Cullerton St, Unit Basement rear

1621 S Komensky Ave
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4119 W 24th Plz, Unit 3rd Floor

2400 S Troy St

4042 W Cermak Rd

2421 S Drake Ave

2612 W 25th St
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2224 S Sawyer Ave

1419 S Tripp Ave

1510 S Central Park Ave
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Lawndale, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lawndale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lawndale Studio Apartments | $973 | $800 | $1,195 |
Lawndale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $1,000 | $2,050 |
Lawndale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $950 | $4,517 |
Lawndale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $1,350 | $5,130 |
Lawndale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $650 | $1,700 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Cheapest Available Lawndale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lawndale area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 2230 S. Kedzie priced from $1,100. 1807 S St Louis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Lawndale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2230 S. Kedzie | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
1807 S St Louis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
3454 W Lexington St | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1,220 |
1630 S Sawyer Ave | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL
As of October 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2327 S Sawyer Ave Model at 2327 S Sawyer Ave, Unit 3A in the in the Lawndale neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Lawndale apartment is the 2228 S Kedvale Ave Model at 2228 S Kedvale Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,700 with a $1.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2327 S Sawyer Ave, Unit 3A | 2327 S Sawyer Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
2228 S Kedvale Ave, Unit 2 | 2228 S Kedvale Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
2518 S Saint Louis Ave, Unit 2 | 2518 S Saint Louis Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
4238 W Grenshaw St, Unit g | 4238 W Grenshaw St | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1420 S Central Park Ave, Unit 1F | 1420 S Central Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1642 S Harding Ave, Unit 3 | 1642 S Harding Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
708-14 S Karlov Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
3616 W Lexington St, Unit 2 | 3616 W Lexington St | 4BR,1BA | $0.59 |
4119 W 24th Plz, Unit 3rd Floor | 4119 W 24th Plz | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
3851 W Cermak Rd | 3851 W Cermak Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lawndale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lawndale Apartment is $1,100 at 2230 S. Kedzie.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lawndale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lawndale is starting from $1,285 at 3454 W Lexington St.
What is the most affordable Lawndale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lawndale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3454 W Lexington St and starts from $1,220.
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