Cheap Homes for Rent in Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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4154 W 21st Pl

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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 $985. 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$985
2230 S. Kedzie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
400-02 S Kilbourn Ave2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,170
1931 S Homan Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,220
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3342 W Douglas Blvd Model at 3342 W Douglas Blvd, Unit 3rd in the in the Lawndale neighborhood starting from $2,100. 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.
3342 W Douglas Blvd, Unit 3rd3342 W Douglas Blvd4BR,1.5BA$1.05
2228 S Kedvale Ave, Unit 22228 S Kedvale Ave3BR,1BA$1.21
1918 South Sawyer Avenue, Unit apt 31918 South Sawyer Avenue3BR,1BA$1.23
1420 S Central Park Ave, Unit 1F1420 S Central Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
3240 W Polk St, Unit 13240 W Polk St4BR,1BA$1.67
4238 W Grenshaw St, Unit g4238 W Grenshaw St3BR,1BA$1.33
3539 W Grenshaw St, Unit 23539 W Grenshaw St3BR,1BA$1.38
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
1350 S Kedvale Ave, Unit G1350 S Kedvale Ave3BR,1BA$1.45
4130 W Cullerton St, Unit 14130 W Cullerton St3BR,1BA$1.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawndale

What type of rentals are currently available in Lawndale?

There are currently 543 Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,466. There are also 76 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 $2,251.

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 $1,400 to $4,466, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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