Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (70 Rentals)

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property at 1661 S Homan Ave

$1,450 - $1,700

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1661 S Homan Ave

ChicagoIL60623

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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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400 S Kilbourn Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 S Kilbourn Ave

400 S Kilbourn AveChicago, IL 60624
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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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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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Cermak-MASTER
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cermak-MASTER

3635-3645 W Cermak RdChicago, IL 60623
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3650 W 18th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3650 W 18th St

3650 W 18th 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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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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1430 S Kenneth Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1430 S Kenneth Ave

1430 S Kenneth AveChicago, IL 60623
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1931 S Homan Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1931 S Homan Ave

1931 S Homan AveChicago, IL 60623
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3454 W Lexington
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3454 W Lexington

3454 W Lexington StChicago, IL 60624
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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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1257 S Kildare
2 Bedroom Apartments

1257 S Kildare

1257 S Kildare 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 2 Beds unit found at Cermak-MASTER priced from $1,175. 400 S Kilbourn Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,230. Here are the most affordable Lawndale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,175
400 S Kilbourn Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,230
1236 S Lawndale2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,235
3454 W Lexington2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,300
1840-1850 S Fairfield Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,300
2230 S. Kedzie2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2440 W Lexington St Model at 2440 W Lexington St, Unit 1 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,280. The second greatest value Lawndale apartment is the 2644 W 22nd Pl Model at 2644 W 22nd Pl, Unit #2 starting at $1,900 with a $1.36 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.
2440 W Lexington St, Unit 12440 W Lexington St4BR,2BA$1.43
2644 W 22nd Pl, Unit #22644 W 22nd Pl3BR,1BA$1.36
3626 W Polk St, Unit 33626 W Polk St3BR,1BA$1.64
2442 W Fillmore St, Unit 32442 W Fillmore St3BR,2BA$1.65
1336 S Washtenaw Ave, Unit 21336 S Washtenaw Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
2637 W 21st Pl, Unit 2637 W 21st Place-Basement2637 W 21st Pl3BR,1BA$1.38
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
2826 W 21st Pl, Unit 2 Rear2826 W 21st Pl1BR,1BA$1.47
3454 W Lexington2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.73
1236 S Lawndale2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.65

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 $1,300 at 1840-1850 S Fairfield Ave.

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 $1,175 at Cermak-MASTER.

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