Cheap Homes for Rent in Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (23 Rentals)

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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
1840-1850 S Fairfield Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,180
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,225
2542 S Trumbull2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2341 W 22nd Pl Model at 2341 W 22nd Pl, Unit 3 in the in the Lower West Side neighborhood starting from $1,900. 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.
2341 W 22nd Pl, Unit 32341 W 22nd Pl2BR,2BA$1.03
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
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
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
708-14 S Karlov Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.15
2132 S Harding Ave, Unit Basement2132 S Harding Ave2BR,1BA$1.26
2651 W 23rd Pl, Unit 2F2651 W 23rd Pl2BR,1BA$1.33

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawndale

What type of rentals are currently available in Lawndale?

There are currently 540 Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,617. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lawndale ranging from $1,000 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lawndale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lawndale ranges from $1,000 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,979.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lawndale?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lawndale range from $1,300 to $4,617, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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