Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (33 Rentals)

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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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2230 S. Kedzie
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2230 S. Kedzie

2230 S Kedzie AveChicago, 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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Cermak-MASTER
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cermak-MASTER

3635-3645 W Cermak RdChicago, IL 60623

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1430 S Kenneth Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1430 S Kenneth Ave

1430 S Kenneth 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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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 1860 S Komensky Ave Chicago, IL 60623 priced from $990. 2230 S. Kedzie has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Lawndale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1860 S Komensky Ave Chicago, IL 606231 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$990
2230 S. Kedzie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
1807 S St Louis Chicago, IL 606231 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,160
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,225
708-14 S Karlov Ave 4101-05 W Fifth Avenue Chicago, IL 606242 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,230
1430 S Kenneth Ave2/1.02BR,1BA$1,250
705 S Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 606243 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2228 S Kedvale Ave Model at 2228 S Kedvale Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lawndale neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Lawndale apartment is the 1918 South Sawyer Avenue Model at 1918 South Sawyer Avenue, Unit apt 3 starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 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.
2228 S Kedvale Ave, Unit 22228 S Kedvale Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
1918 South Sawyer Avenue, Unit apt 31918 South Sawyer Avenue3BR,1BA$1.23
1420 S Central Park Ave, Unit 1F1420 S Central Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
4238 W Grenshaw St4238 W Grenshaw St3BR,1BA$1.33
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
3616 W Lexington St, Unit 23616 W Lexington St1BR,1BA$0.59
1350 S Kedvale Ave, Unit G1350 S Kedvale Ave3BR,1BA$1.41
1430 S Kenneth Ave2/1.02BR,1BA$1.39
2010 S Rockwell St2010 S Rockwell St2BR,1BA$1.56
1860 S Komensky Ave Chicago, IL 606231 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining1BR,1BA$1.52

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 $990 at 1860 S Komensky Ave Chicago, IL 60623.

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 $1,225 at Cermak-MASTER.

What is the most affordable Lawndale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lawndale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 705 S Lawndale Ave Chicago, IL 60624 and starts from $1,320.

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