Cheap Homes for Rent in Lawndale Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,000 (27 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 1860 S Komensky Ave priced from $900. 1807 S St Louis has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,070. 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$900
1807 S St Louis1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,070
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
2230 S. Kedzie2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,400
Roosevelt SquareStudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL

As of April 23, 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 739 S Western Ave Model at 739 S Western Ave, Unit 3 starting at $2,200 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Near West Side 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
739 S Western Ave, Unit 3739 S Western Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
2108 S Homan Ave, Unit 22108 S Homan Ave3BR,2BA$1.50
2717 W Congress Pky, Unit 22717 W Congress Pky3BR,2BA$1.26
2518 S Saint Louis Ave, Unit 22518 S Saint Louis Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.15
4148 W Cermak Rd, Unit G4148 W Cermak Rd2BR,1BA$1.33
1306 S Kolin Ave, Unit 31306 S Kolin Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
3323 w Van Buren st, Unit 1st Floor3323 w Van Buren st2BR,1BA$1.15
Cermak-MASTER2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.27
1860 S Komensky Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment with dining1BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Lawndale

What type of rentals are currently available in Lawndale?

There are currently 538 Apartments for Rent in Lawndale, IL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $5,950. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lawndale ranging from $1,075 to $4,895.

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 $1,075 to $4,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,888.

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 $1,499 to $5,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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