Cheap Homes for Rent in the North Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available North Lawndale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Lawndale area of Chicago, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1807 S St Louis priced from $1,160. 1115 S Karlov has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable North Lawndale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1807 S St Louis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,160
1115 S Karlov1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,175
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,200
708 S Karlov2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,230
2230 S. Kedzie2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Lawndale, IL

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Lawndale area is the $1.47 price per square foot 3824 W Arthington St Model at 3824 W Arthington St, Unit 1 in the in the Lawndale neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value North Lawndale apartment is the 1546 S Drake Ave Model at 1546 S Drake Ave, Unit #3 starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Lawndale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Lawndale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3824 W Arthington St, Unit 13824 W Arthington St3BR,2BA$1.47
1546 S Drake Ave, Unit #31546 S Drake Ave3BR,1BA$1.67
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
2321 S Albany Ave, Unit G2321 S Albany Ave3BR,1BA$1.80
3542 W 24th St, Unit 23542 W 24th St3BR,1BA$1.44
1257 S Kildare2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.50
3825 W Fillmore St, Unit 1F3825 W Fillmore St3BR,1BA$1.78
1215 S Homan Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.06
2254 S Albany Ave, Unit Basement2254 S Albany Ave1BR,1BA$1.69
708 S Karlov2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.92

Frequently Asked Questions about North Lawndale

What type of rentals are currently available in North Lawndale?

There are currently 344 Apartments for Rent in North Lawndale, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $4,096. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Lawndale ranging from $1,200 to $2,895.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Lawndale ranges from $1,200 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,029.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Lawndale range from $1,440 to $4,096, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $2,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,995.

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