Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
West Lawn, Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in West Lawn

$1,712/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Lawn is $1,712 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $237 less per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Lawn

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Lawn rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,625, whereas a house costs $2,747. 1-bedroom apartments in West Lawn run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

7%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,450

7%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,800

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

6%

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$1,712
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Lawn, Chicago, IL is 16% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, Chicago, IL.

Discover rentals in West Lawn, Chicago, IL

5936 S Kolin Ave #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Lawn apartment for rent in Chicago

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chicago, IL

5936 S Kolin Ave #G, Chicago, IL 60629

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

6204 S Kildare Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

3 beds

1 bath

$2,005

House for rent

Available May 18

6009 S Kolin Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Lawn apartment for rent in Chicago

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chicago, IL

6009 S Kolin Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60629

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,712 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Lawn?

Average rent prices in West Lawn have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does West Lawn rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Lawn is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $237 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 $69,000/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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