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

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2821 W 25th St

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2200 S Marshall Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2200 S Marshall Blvd

2200 S Marshall BlvdChicago, IL 60623
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Kedvale Systems
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kedvale Systems

4126-4134 W 24th PlChicago, IL 60623
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Lawndale Apartments
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Lawndale Apartments

3206 W Douglas BlvdChicago, IL 60623
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1860 S Komensky Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1860 S Komensky Ave

1860 S Komensky AveChicago, IL 60623
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1807 S St Louis
1 Bedroom Apartments

1807 S St Louis

1807-1811 S Saint Louis AveChicago, IL 60623
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Cermak-MASTER
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cermak-MASTER

3635-3645 W Cermak RdChicago, IL 60623
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Karlov Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Karlov Gardens

1860 S Karlov AveChicago, IL 60623
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4443 W Gladys Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4443 W Gladys Ave

4443 W Gladys AveChicago, IL 60624
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1630 S Sawyer Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1630 S Sawyer Ave

1630-1632 S Sawyer AveChicago, IL 60623
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2230 S. Kedzie
2 Bedroom Apartments

2230 S. Kedzie

2230 S Kedzie AveChicago, IL 60623

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1860 S Komensky Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining1BR,1BA$921
1807 S St Louis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,010
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
3454 W Lexington St2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,170
1630 S Sawyer Ave3 Bedroom, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,290
2230 S. Kedzie2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400
Roosevelt SquareStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1042 S Oakley Blvd Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.36
2518 S Saint Louis Ave, Unit 22518 S Saint Louis Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.15
4118 W Van Buren St, Unit 24118 W Van Buren St3BR,1BA$1.60
1306 S Kolin Ave, Unit 31306 S Kolin Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
4148 W Cermak Rd, Unit G4148 W Cermak Rd2BR,1BA$1.33
1844 S Troy St, Unit 11844 S Troy St3BR,1BA$1.45
3323 w Van Buren st, Unit 1st Floor3323 w Van Buren st2BR,1BA$1.15
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.27
3454 W Lexington St2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.56
1860 S Komensky Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining1BR,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

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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