Average Rent in Lawndale, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Lawndale, Chicago, IL Rents

Lawndale rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $1,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,925, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $250 (-17.24%) year-over-year from $1,450 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $43 (3.08%) year-over-year from $1,407 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $172 (11.42%) year-over-year from $1,503 to $1,675. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (6.67%) year-over-year from $1,875 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-6.02%) year-over-year from $2,075 to $1,950. 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 down by 18.18% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.37% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 30.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$45.00	$1,200	$1,450 (-17.24%)	$431 (178.75%)
2 BR	$20.30	$1,675	$1,503 (11.42%)	$1,265 (32.41%)
3 BR	$20.29	$2,000	$1,875 (6.67%)	$1,565 (27.80%)
4+ BR	$16.85	$1,950	$2,075 (-6.02%)	$2,250 (-13.33%)

Historical Rents in Lawndale, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Lawndale

There are a total of 11 cities nearby Lawndale. The average rent in Lawndale is currently $2,450 per month. Our records show that Palatine, IL, with an average rent of $2,150, 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 $2,993 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 17.71% more affordable than other cities nearby. Two bedrooms in Lawndale, Chicago, IL are about 34.94% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 11 total cities near Lawndale, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Palatine, IL	$1,300	$1,500	$1,950	$2,150
Oak Park, IL	$1,902	$1,725	$2,073	$2,295
Wheaton, IL	$1,475	$1,899	$2,349	$2,349
Chicago, IL	$1,675	$2,233	$2,695	$2,395
Arlington Heights, IL	$1,200	$1,750	$2,100	$2,450
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,182	$2,300	$2,456
Skokie, IL	$1,195	$2,113	$2,300	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,218	$1,963	$2,294	$2,500
Vernon Hills, IL	$2,004	$2,229	$2,200	$2,525
Naperville, IL	$1,325	$1,650	$2,325	$2,993

Top Neighborhoods Near Lawndale

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Lawndale. Some of these neighborhoods include South Shore, Edgewater, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near Lawndale, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Lawndale, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,345 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,345. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Lawndale's average rent, which is only $1,925. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lawndale, South Shore has the most affordable average rent at $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $3,600 average rent per month, DePaul is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Lawndale. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$1,098	$1,150	$1,450	$1,500
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,300	$1,600	$2,495	$1,600
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,325	$1,450	$1,995	$1,773
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,700	$2,500	$1,900
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,125	$1,500	$2,400	$1,950
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,500	$1,950	$1,976
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,275	$1,560	$2,000	$1,998
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,500	$2,100	$2,100
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	$1,500	$1,725	$2,000	$2,200
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,400	$1,900	$2,695	$2,250
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,345	$1,550	$2,275	$2,325
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,548	$2,050	$2,450	$2,345
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,520	$2,195	$3,125	$2,400
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$995	$1,650	$2,390	$2,563
West Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,100	$2,600	$3,625	$2,700
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,850	$2,650	$3,950	$2,725
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,292	$2,538	$3,777	$2,750
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,154	$2,392	$3,300	$2,804
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,166	$2,302	$3,400	$2,900
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$2,155	$2,635	$4,000	$2,975
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	$2,250	$2,658	$3,711	$3,000
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,517	$2,743	$3,750	$3,300
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,975	$2,600	$3,600	$3,600

Top Counties Near Lawndale

There are a total of 27 counties located by Lawndale, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Worth, IL, Leyden, IL, and Proviso, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,450. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Worth, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,725. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Vernon, IL is the most expensive county by Lawndale, Chicago, IL.

Typically, rent for studios in Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 0.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 23.53% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Worth, IL	$1,350	$1,400	$1,650	$1,725
Leyden, IL	N/A	$1,488	$1,898	$1,975
Proviso, IL	$1,295	$1,400	$1,875	$1,998
Lyons, IL	$1,650	$1,513	$1,850	$2,200
Oak Park, IL	$1,902	$1,725	$2,073	$2,295
Chicago, IL	$1,675	$2,233	$2,695	$2,395
York, IL	N/A	$1,800	$2,100	$2,473
Evanston, IL	$2,218	$1,963	$2,294	$2,500
Maine, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,375	$2,600
Niles, IL	$1,195	$2,300	$2,325	$2,895

Top Zipcodes Near Lawndale

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near Lawndale, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,304. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60649, Chicago, IL at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,102 per month is 60611, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,488. That's at least $40 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 $1,773 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,300 per month. Which comes out to $27 per sqft. The following table 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	N/A	$1,250	$1,550	$1,650
60612, Chicago, IL	$2,170	$2,248	$2,650	$2,500
60651, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,175	$1,795	$1,800
60608, Chicago, IL	$1,998	$1,595	$2,050	$2,195
60622, Chicago, IL	$2,378	$2,595	$2,800	$2,900
60607, Chicago, IL	$2,323	$2,700	$3,828	$3,025
60639, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,345	$1,738	$1,795
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,195	$2,600	$2,415
60661, Chicago, IL	$2,118	$2,645	$3,700	$3,005
60642, Chicago, IL	$1,873	$2,625	$3,250	$2,980

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 $1,925. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $45.00. There are a total of 1 studio 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 $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $20.30. There are a total of 29 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 -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Lawndale, Chicago, IL is around $1,540/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.