Average Rent in Lawndale, Chicago, IL

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Current Versus Historical Lawndale, Chicago, IL Rents

Lawndale rentals average $1,450 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $208 (16.78%) year-over-year from $1,242 to $1,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $288 (20.03%) year-over-year from $1,435 to $1,723. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $78 (4.69%) year-over-year from $1,672 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (11.11%) year-over-year from $1,800 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $942 (45.20%) year-over-year from $2,083 to $3,025. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.24% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.94% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.24% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$29.82	$1,723	$1,435 (20.03%)	$1,332 (29.35%)
2 BR	$20.19	$1,750	$1,672 (4.69%)	$1,273 (37.52%)
3 BR	$21.82	$2,000	$1,800 (11.11%)	$1,613 (23.97%)
4+ BR	$23.27	$3,025	$2,083 (45.20%)	$2,071 (46.08%)

Historical Rents in Lawndale, Chicago, IL

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Top Cities Near Lawndale

There are a total of 12 cities nearby Lawndale. The average rent in Lawndale is currently $2,325 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Cicero, IL, with an average rent of $1,163, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lawndale, Chicago, IL is Vernon Hills, IL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,750 per month.

Let's compare Lawndale, Chicago, IL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 20.66% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Lawndale, Chicago, IL are about 36.74% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 40.60% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 12 total cities near Lawndale, Chicago, IL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$895	$1,075	$1,613	$1,163
Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,750	$1,300
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$2,350	$2,250
Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$2,495	$2,300
Schaumburg, IL	N/A	$2,006	$2,300	$2,300
Wheaton, IL	N/A	$2,126	$2,349	$2,349
Skokie, IL	N/A	$1,600	$2,500	$2,500
Evanston, IL	$2,125	$2,225	$2,400	$2,500
Naperville, IL	N/A	$1,799	$2,350	$2,587
Vernon Hills, IL	N/A	$1,900	$2,300	$2,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Lawndale

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near Lawndale. Some of these neighborhoods include Englewood, South Shore, and Rogers Park. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near Lawndale, Chicago, IL in the following table.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near Lawndale, Chicago, IL is currently around $2,350 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,350. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Lawndale's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lawndale, Englewood has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,500 average rent per month, Bucktown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Lawndale. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, Chicago, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,350	$1,400
South Shore, Chicago, IL	$975	$1,300	$1,450	$1,538
Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	$1,195	$1,450	$1,850	$1,650
Austin, Chicago, IL	$1,063	$1,100	$1,800	$1,773
Albany Park, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,485	$2,049	$1,825
Edgewater, Chicago, IL	$1,473	$1,763	$2,500	$1,828
Hyde Park, Chicago, IL	$1,290	$1,795	$1,975	$1,950
Uptown, Chicago, IL	$1,398	$1,825	$2,950	$2,031
Ravenswood, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$1,950	$2,495	$2,045
West Rogers Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,585	$1,973	$2,095
Pilsen, Chicago, IL	$2,650	$1,650	$2,000	$2,100
Jefferson Park, Chicago, IL	$1,375	$1,473	$2,100	$2,100
Woodlawn, Chicago, IL	$2,400	$1,565	$1,798	$2,200
Logan Square, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,095	$2,548	$2,350
Humboldt Park, Chicago, IL	N/A	$1,800	$2,073	$2,400
Far East, Aurora, IL	N/A	$1,829	$2,261	$2,406
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL	$1,200	$1,695	$2,365	$2,423
Lakeview, Chicago, IL	$1,625	$2,195	$3,197	$2,575
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL	$1,750	$2,500	$3,925	$2,600
University Village - Little Italy, Chicago, IL	$1,169	$2,100	$2,550	$2,673
Near North Side, Chicago, IL	$1,950	$2,600	$4,000	$2,850
South Loop, Chicago, IL	$1,780	$2,400	$3,152	$2,900
The Loop, Chicago, IL	$2,175	$2,600	$3,900	$3,000
West Town, Chicago, IL	$2,275	$2,299	$2,800	$3,200
DePaul, Chicago, IL	$1,915	$2,523	$3,500	$3,350
Near West Side, Chicago, IL	N/A	$2,900	$3,700	$3,400
Bucktown, Chicago, IL	$2,363	$2,575	$3,100	$3,500

Top Counties Near Lawndale

There are a total of 26 counties located by Lawndale, Chicago, IL. Some of these counties include Cicero, IL, Berwyn, IL, and Worth, IL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,373. 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 Cicero, IL. Its average rent per month is $1,163. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,500, New Trier, IL is the most expensive county by Lawndale, Chicago, IL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 14.22% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 33.09% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cicero, IL	$895	$1,075	$1,613	$1,163
Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,750	$1,300
Worth, IL	$1,575	$1,385	$1,700	$1,850
Proviso, IL	$1,125	$1,400	$1,925	$2,000
Lyons, IL	N/A	$1,345	$1,750	$2,095
Leyden, IL	$1,360	$1,400	$2,500	$2,200
Oak Park, IL	$1,300	$1,700	$2,350	$2,250
Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$2,495	$2,300
York, IL	N/A	$2,023	$2,250	$2,600
Niles, IL	N/A	$1,700	$2,675	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Lawndale

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Lawndale, Chicago, IL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,285. A total of 10 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 60804, Cicero, IL at $1,163 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,250 per month is 60607, Chicago, IL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,488. That's at least $39 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 $1,799 per month. Or in other words, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,400 per month. Which comes out to $28 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	$1,050	$1,450	$1,650	$1,700
60804, Cicero, IL	$895	$1,075	$1,613	$1,163
60612, Chicago, IL	$1,650	$2,098	$2,695	$2,575
60651, Chicago, IL	$1,350	$1,475	$1,600	$1,773
60608, Chicago, IL	$2,650	$1,700	$2,000	$2,150
60402, Berwyn, IL	$1,100	$1,250	$1,700	$1,300
60622, Chicago, IL	$1,800	$2,300	$2,700	$3,000
60607, Chicago, IL	$1,488	$2,900	$3,640	$3,250
60639, Chicago, IL	$1,550	$1,300	$1,725	$1,800
60647, Chicago, IL	$1,595	$2,150	$2,600	$2,495

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 $1,800. 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 one bedroom apartment in Lawndale, Chicago, IL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $29.82. There are a total of 3 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 $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $20.19. There are a total of 23 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 0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Lawndale, Chicago, IL is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.