Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (29 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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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

1860 S Karlov AveChicago, 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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1630 S Sawyer Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1630 S Sawyer Ave

1630-1632 S Sawyer AveChicago, IL 60623

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2230 S. Kedzie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
1807 S St Louis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,125
3454 W Lexington St3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1,220
1630 S Sawyer Ave3 Bedroom, 1 Bath3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2327 S Sawyer Ave, Unit 3A2327 S Sawyer Ave2BR,2BA$1.13
2228 S Kedvale Ave, Unit 22228 S Kedvale Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
2518 S Saint Louis Ave, Unit 22518 S Saint Louis Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.15
4238 W Grenshaw St, Unit g4238 W Grenshaw St3BR,1BA$1.33
1420 S Central Park Ave, Unit 1F1420 S Central Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
1642 S Harding Ave, Unit 31642 S Harding Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
708-14 S Karlov Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.28
3616 W Lexington St, Unit 23616 W Lexington St4BR,1BA$0.59
4119 W 24th Plz, Unit 3rd Floor4119 W 24th Plz1BR,1BA$1.20
3851 W Cermak Rd3851 W Cermak Rd1BR,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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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