
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $800 (28 Rentals)
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3150 W Cermak Rd

2233 S Hamlin Ave, Unit 2

2233 S Hamlin Ave, Unit 1

3323 w Van Buren st, Unit 1st Floor

2821 W 25th St

1916 S Fairfield Ave

1850 S Fairfield Ave

2505 S Harding Ave, Unit 1

417 S Karlov Ave
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2610 W 23rd St, Unit First floor

1921 S Albany Ave, Unit 3

2347 W 24th Pl
Lawndale, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lawndale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lawndale Studio Apartments | $2,886 | $925 | $7,700 |
Lawndale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $1,125 | $3,819 |
Lawndale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $1,109 | $4,775 |
Lawndale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,350 | $4,595 |
Lawndale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,620 | $1,700 | $5,950 |
Lawndale 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 1860 S Komensky Ave priced from $921. 1807 S St Louis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,010. Here are the most affordable Lawndale apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1860 S Komensky Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining | 1BR,1BA | $921 |
1807 S St Louis | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Cermak-MASTER | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
3454 W Lexington St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,170 |
1630 S Sawyer Ave | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,290 |
2230 S. Kedzie | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Roosevelt Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lawndale area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 1042 S Oakley Blvd Apartments in the in the Near West Side neighborhood starting from $4,075. The second greatest value Lawndale apartment is the 2518 S Saint Louis Ave Model at 2518 S Saint Louis Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,499 with a $1.15 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1042 S Oakley Blvd Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.36 |
2518 S Saint Louis Ave, Unit 2 | 2518 S Saint Louis Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
4118 W Van Buren St, Unit 2 | 4118 W Van Buren St | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
1306 S Kolin Ave, Unit 3 | 1306 S Kolin Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
4148 W Cermak Rd, Unit G | 4148 W Cermak Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1844 S Troy St, Unit 1 | 1844 S Troy St | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
3323 w Van Buren st, Unit 1st Floor | 3323 w Van Buren st | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Cermak-MASTER | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
3454 W Lexington St | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
1860 S Komensky Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Getting Around the Lawndale Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
65 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lawndale Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lawndale?
The cheapest apartment in Lawndale is 1860 S Komensky Ave which is listed at $921, while the average apartment in Lawndale costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lawndale?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Lawndale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lawndale?
Cheap apartments in Lawndale have an average cost of $408 which is $2,592 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lawndale.
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