Average Rent in Lawndale, Chicago, IL

Current Versus Historical Lawndale, Chicago, IL Rents

Lawndale rentals average $785 for a studio rental to $2,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,300, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2023, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $37 (5.17%) year-over-year from $713 to $750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3 (-0.35%) year-over-year from $953 to $950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $53 (4.57%) year-over-year from $1,167 to $1,220. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (3.45%) year-over-year from $1,450 to $1,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $113 (-5.20%) year-over-year from $2,163 to $2,050. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 44.93% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.98% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.86% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$20	$750	$713 (5.17%)	$823 (-8.81%)
1 BR	$17	$950	$953 (-0.35%)	$1,108 (-14.29%)
2 BR	$18	$1,220	$1,167 (4.57%)	$1,338 (-8.84%)
3 BR	$18	$1,500	$1,450 (3.45%)	$1,317 (13.92%)
4+ BR	$21	$2,050	$2,163 (-5.20%)	$2,002 (2.41%)

Historical Rents in Lawndale, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Lawndale

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Lawndale. The average rent in Lawndale is currently $1,950 per month. Our records show that Oak Park, IL, with an average rent of $1,399, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lawndale, Chicago, IL is Naperville, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,650 per month.

Let's compare Lawndale, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 33.28% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 54.13% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Lawndale, Chicago, IL are about 68.75% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 67.97% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Lawndale, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oak Park, IL	$1,098	$1,260	$1,660	$1,399
Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,695	$1,900	$1,750
Evanston, IL	$1,125	$1,595	$2,200	$1,900
Wheaton, IL	$1,150	$1,775	$2,188	$1,905
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,914	$2,000	$1,995
Joliet, IL	N/A	$788	$2,045	$2,045
Aurora, IL	$995	$1,118	$2,073	$2,150
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,488	$2,175	$2,650

Top Neighborhoods Near Lawndale

There are a total of 21 neighborhoods in or near Lawndale. Some of these neighborhoods include Chatham, Gresham, and South Shore. We've included all of these top 21 neighborhoods in or near Lawndale, Chicago, IL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 21 neighborhoods in or near Lawndale, Chicago, IL is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Lawndale's average rent, which is only $1,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lawndale, Chatham has the most affordable average rent at $915 per month. Whereas, at $2,975 average rent per month, The Loop is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Lawndale. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chatham, Chicago, IL	$713	$865	$970	$915
Gresham, Chicago, IL	$775	$895	$1,020	$1,020
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$825	$935	$1,200	$1,070
Austin, Chicago, IL	$890	$1,015	$1,195	$1,153
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,025	$1,273	$1,800	$1,400
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,050	$1,475	$1,975	$1,513
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,250	$1,595	$2,673	$1,550
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,595	$2,095	$1,595
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,150	$1,600	$2,423	$1,600
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,040	$3,050	$1,700
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,688	$1,538	$1,700	$1,800
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,295	$1,695	$1,800
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,950	$2,595	$1,945
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,000	$1,375	$2,000	$2,000
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,477	$1,750	$2,100	$2,263
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,138	$1,995	$2,315	$2,295
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,225	$1,538	$1,900	$2,500
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,667	$2,100	$3,000	$2,530
West Town, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,975	$3,043	$2,700
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,880	$2,450	$3,655	$2,750
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,989	$2,200	$3,536	$2,975

Top Counties Near Lawndale

There are a total of 21 counties located by Lawndale, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include North, IN, Thornton, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,813. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is North, IN. It's average rent per month is $875. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,300, Naperville, IL is the most expensive county by Lawndale, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 41.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 42.75% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 59.84% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North, IN	$388	$775	$1,095	$875
Thornton, IL	$858	$925	$1,250	$1,200
Proviso, IL	$1,150	$1,125	$1,625	$1,275
Oak Park, IL	$1,098	$1,260	$1,660	$1,399
Chicago, IL	$1,295	$1,695	$1,900	$1,750
Milton, IL	$1,150	$1,760	$2,173	$1,875
Evanston, IL	$1,125	$1,595	$2,200	$1,900
Downers Grove, IL	$1,295	$1,617	$2,100	$1,965
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$1,890	$2,000	$1,965
Naperville, IL	N/A	N/A	$2,100	$2,300

Top Zipcodes Near Lawndale

There are a total of 34 zipcodes in or near Lawndale, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,821. A total of 7 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60619, Chicago, IL at $995 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,425 per month is 60601, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,153. That's at least $32 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Lawndale, Chicago, IL is $1,548 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,058 per month. Which comes out to $26 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Lawndale, Chicago, IL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
60623, Chicago, IL	$1,113	$1,100	$1,250	$1,250
60644, Chicago, IL	$810	$995	$1,100	$1,090
60612, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,475	$2,025	$2,025
60651, Chicago, IL	$1,000	$1,138	$1,325	$1,350
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,350	$1,650	$1,798
60622, Chicago, IL	$2,500	$1,723	$2,195	$2,500
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,725	$2,251	$3,043	$2,700
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,162	$1,650	$2,150	$1,613
60642, Chicago, IL	$2,045	$1,975	$2,813	$2,500
60654, Chicago, IL	$1,933	$2,600	$3,700	$2,957

Frequently Asked Questions - Lawndale Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lawndale, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for Lawndale, Chicago, IL apartments for rent is approximately $1,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Lawndale, Chicago, IL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Lawndale, Chicago, IL.

How much is a studio apartment in Lawndale, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $785 and an average price per square feet of $19.80. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Lawndale.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lawndale, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,000 and an average price per square feet of $16.83. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lawndale.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lawndale, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,220 and an average price per square feet of $18.42. There are a total of 31 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lawndale.

How have rent prices in Lawndale, Chicago, IL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Lawndale, Chicago, IL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lawndale, Chicago, IL?

A reasonable rent price in Lawndale, Chicago, IL is around $1,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.