Cheap Homes for Rent in Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (12 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 2230 S. Kedzie priced from $1,050. 1807 S St Louis Chicago, IL 60623 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. 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
1807 S St Louis Chicago, IL 606231 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,160
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,225
708-14 S Karlov Ave 4101-05 W Fifth Avenue Chicago, IL 606242 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,230
1430 S Kenneth Ave2/1.02BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.05 price per square foot 933 S Western Ave Model at 933 S Western Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Near West Side 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.
933 S Western Ave, Unit #2933 S Western Ave3BR,2BA$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
3052 W Flournoy St, Unit 3052 W. Flournoy3052 W Flournoy St3BR,2BA$1.59
4238 W Grenshaw St, Unit g4238 W Grenshaw St3BR,1BA$1.33
1420 S Central Park Ave, Unit 1F1420 S Central Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
3616 W Lexington St, Unit 23616 W Lexington St1BR,1BA$0.59
1350 S Kedvale Ave, Unit G1350 S Kedvale Ave3BR,1BA$1.41
1430 S Kenneth Ave2/1.02BR,1BA$1.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawndale

What type of rentals are currently available in Lawndale?

There are currently 546 Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,846. There are also 77 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lawndale ranging from $1,000 to $3,500.

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 $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,813.

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 $4,364, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,900.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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