Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (49 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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3650 W 18th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3650 W 18th St

3650 W 18th StChicago, IL 60623
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1115 S Karlov Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1115 S Karlov Ave

1115 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60624
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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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705 S Lawndale Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

705 S Lawndale Ave

705 S Lawndale AveChicago, IL 60624
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Cermak-MASTER
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cermak-MASTER

3635-3645 W Cermak RdChicago, IL 60623
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3560 W Cermak Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3560 W Cermak Rd

3560 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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1931 S Homan Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1931 S Homan Ave

1931 S Homan 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 2230 S. Kedzie priced from $1,050. 3650 W 18th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Lawndale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2230 S. Kedzie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
3650 W 18th St2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,145
400 S Kilbourn Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,170
705 S Lawndale Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,175
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,200
708-14 S Karlov Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,230
1931 S Homan Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1,330
1509 S Kenneth Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.39 price per square foot 1829 S California Ave Model at 1829 S California Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lawndale neighborhood starting from $2,500. 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.
1829 S California Ave, Unit 11829 S California Ave4BR,2.5BA$1.39
2228 S Kedvale Ave, Unit 22228 S Kedvale Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
4118 W Van Buren St, Unit 24118 W Van Buren St3BR,1BA$1.60
4238 W Grenshaw St4238 W Grenshaw St3BR,1BA$1.33
2654 W 21st Pl, Unit second floor2654 W 21st Pl2BR,1BA$1.17
1420 S Central Park Ave, Unit 1F1420 S Central Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
327-329 Central Park Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with Dining3BR,1BA$1.54
708-14 S Karlov Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.12
2543 S Saint Louis Ave, Unit 2r2543 S Saint Louis Ave2BR,1BA$1.46

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 $1,050 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 $1,145 at 3650 W 18th St.

What is the most affordable Lawndale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lawndale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1115 S Karlov Ave and starts from $1,475.

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