Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
West Lawn, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in West Lawn

$1,850/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Lawn is $1,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Lawn

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Lawn rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Lawn, Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in West Lawn have increased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 West Lawn, Chicago, IL

Rent prices in West Lawn vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Lawn is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,526. 1-bedroom apartments in West Lawn run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

28%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,295

17%

48%

2 bedroom

$1,797

16%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,445

17%

36%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

48%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,445

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Lawn, 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 West Lawn, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in West Lawn and Ashburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

West Lawn

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Lawn, Chicago, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in West Lawn, Chicago, IL

4343 W 63rd St #1C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Lawn house for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

4343 W 63rd St #1C, Chicago, IL 60629

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6237 S Kedvale Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

West Lawn house for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

6237 S Kedvale Ave #2, Chicago, IL 60629

3 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4319 W 59th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Lawn house for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

4319 W 59th St #1, Chicago, IL 60629

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6848 S Keeler Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Lawn house for rent in Chicago

Residential Lease, Chicago, IL

6848 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for West Lawn, Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the West Lawn rental market.

How much is rent in West Lawn?

The average rent in West Lawn is $1,850 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Lawn?

Average rent prices in West Lawn have increased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does West Lawn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Lawn is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Lawn?

To comfortably afford rent in West Lawn, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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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