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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 $1,125. 1840-1850 S Fairfield Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,180. 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$1,125
1840-1850 S Fairfield Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,180
2230 S. Kedzie2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,300
1631 South Homan Avenue2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,495
1245-51 S California Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment with dining2BR,2BA$1,580
819-21 S Independence Blvd4 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment4BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.53 price per square foot 1856 S Avers Ave Model at 1856 S Avers Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Lawndale neighborhood starting from $2,300. 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.
1856 S Avers Ave, Unit 11856 S Avers Ave2BR,2BA$1.53
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
4330 W Lexington St, Unit First level4330 W Lexington St3BR,1BA$1.36
1420 S Central Park Ave, Unit 1F1420 S Central Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
1245-51 S California Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment with dining2BR,2BA$1.47
1248 S Keeler Ave, Unit 21248 S Keeler Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
819-21 S Independence Blvd4 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment4BR,1BA$1.60
1200 S Kedvale Ave, Unit 1051200 S Kedvale AveStudio ,1BA$1.50
1840-1850 S Fairfield Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.74

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 $900 to $5,130. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lawndale ranging from $1,200 to $2,900.

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 $1,200 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,911.

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 $1,450 to $5,130, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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