Last updated on May 22, 2026

Average rent in
North Lawndale, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in North Lawndale

$1,600/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Lawndale is $1,600 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $349 less per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Lawndale

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Lawndale rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in North Lawndale, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in North Lawndale have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in North Lawndale, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in North Lawndale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Lawndale is $1,600, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in North Lawndale run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$895

No Change

53%

1 bedroom

$1,300

6%

34%

2 bedroom

$1,500

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,690

5%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,275

11%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,690

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Lawndale, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in North Lawndale, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in North Lawndale and East Garfield Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Lawndale

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in East Garfield Park, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in North Lawndale, Chicago, IL

3512 W 12th Pl #1R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Lawndale condo for rent in Chicago

CONDOS - Chicago, IL

3512 W 12th Pl #1R, Chicago, IL 60623

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Condo for rent

1236 S Lawndale - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.5

Very good

1236 S Lawndale

1236 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

2 beds

1 bath

$1,235

Apartment for rent

3560 W Cermak - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

3560 W Cermak

3560 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

2 beds

1 bath

$1,245

Apartment for rent

1826 S Hamlin Ave #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Lawndale house for rent in Chicago

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chicago, IL

1826 S Hamlin Ave #G, Chicago, IL 60623

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for North Lawndale, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the North Lawndale rental market.

How much is rent in North Lawndale?

The average rent in North Lawndale is $1,600 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Lawndale?

Average rent prices in North Lawndale have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does North Lawndale rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Lawndale is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $349 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Lawndale?

To comfortably afford rent in North Lawndale, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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