Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (37 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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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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2230 S. Kedzie
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2230 S. Kedzie

2230 S Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60623
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400-02 S Kilbourn Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400-02 S Kilbourn Ave

400 S Kilbourn AveChicago, IL 60624
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Karlov Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Karlov Gardens

1860 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60623
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2542 S Trumbull
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2542 S Trumbull

2542 S Trumbull AveChicago, IL 60623
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1931 S Homan Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1931 S Homan Ave

1931 S Homan 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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4443 W Gladys Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4443 W Gladys Ave

4443 W Gladys AveChicago, IL 60624
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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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1509 S Kenneth Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1509 S Kenneth Ave

1509 S Kenneth 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 1 Bed unit found at 1807 S St Louis priced from $1,020. 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
1807 S St Louis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,020
2230 S. Kedzie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
2542 S Trumbull2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,235
1931 S Homan Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,240
3560-64 W Cermak Rd2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,290
1840-1850 S Fairfield Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,300
1509 S Kenneth Ave2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,340
1236-40 S Lawndale Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of November 19, 2025 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 1611 S Trumbull Ave Model at 1611 S Trumbull Ave, Unit Garden Unit starting at $1,700 with a $1.26 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
1611 S Trumbull Ave, Unit Garden Unit1611 S Trumbull Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.26
3840 W Roosevelt Rd, Unit 1013840 W Roosevelt Rd3BR,1BA$1.48
1420 S Central Park Ave, Unit 1F1420 S Central Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
4116 W Cermak Rd, Unit 24116 W Cermak Rd2BR,1BA$1.38
4238 W Grenshaw St, Unit g4238 W Grenshaw St3BR,1BA$1.33
3840 W Fillmore St, Unit G3840 W Fillmore St2BR,1BA$1.40
2132 S Harding Ave, Unit Basement2132 S Harding Ave2BR,1BA$1.26
1236-40 S Lawndale Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.66
2651 W 23rd Pl, Unit 2F2651 W 23rd Pl2BR,1BA$1.33

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 $985 at 1807 S St Louis.

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 $1,200 at 2542 S Trumbull.

What is the most affordable Lawndale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lawndale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1236-40 S Lawndale Ave and starts from $1,300.

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