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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 $1,030. 1236-40 S Lawndale Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,170. 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$1,030
1236-40 S Lawndale Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,170
2230 S. Kedzie2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,300
Roosevelt SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2440 W Lexington St Model at 2440 W Lexington St, Unit 1 in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Lawndale apartment is the 1330 S Komensky Ave Model at 1330 S Komensky Ave starting at $2,100 with a $1.40 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.
2440 W Lexington St, Unit 12440 W Lexington St4BR,2BA$1.38
1330 S Komensky Ave1330 S Komensky Ave3BR,2BA$1.40
739 S Western Ave, Unit 3739 S Western Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
1325 S Karlov Ave, Unit 31325 S Karlov Ave3BR,2BA$1.36
2636 W Cermak Rd, Unit 22636 W Cermak Rd3BR,1BA$1.20
2610 W 23rd St, Unit Basement2610 W 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.17
1642 S Harding Ave, Unit 31642 S Harding Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
3748 W Cermak Rd, Unit 23748 W Cermak Rd3BR,1BA$1.38
1308 S Tripp Ave, Unit 31308 S Tripp Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
1245-51 S California Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment with dining2BR,2BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawndale

What type of rentals are currently available in Lawndale?

There are currently 541 Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL with pricing that ranges from $925 to $5,454. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lawndale ranging from $1,200 to $2,850.

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 $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,960.

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 $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

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