South Lawndale Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · September 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,900
- Effective rent
- $1,900
- Vs. Chicago median
- -21%
- Avg days to lease
- 16
- Active rentals now
- 23
† Computed on a small sample (fewer than 20 leases) — interpret with caution.
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$1,680
-1.1% YoY · as of June 2026
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through October 2026 · Last updated November 7, 2026 · Next release: early December 2026
South Lawndale renting, answered
- What is the average rent in South Lawndale?
- As of September 2026, the median asking rent in South Lawndale is $1,900 per month, based on 15 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,680 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in South Lawndale going up or down?
- Median asking rent in South Lawndale is up 35.7% compared with a year ago. Note this figure is computed on a small monthly sample and can swing month to month.
- Is South Lawndale more expensive than Chicago overall?
- South Lawndale's median asking rent is 21% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,416.
- How quickly do rentals lease in South Lawndale?
- Over the last 90 days, rentals in South Lawndale leased in an average of 16 days, with 23 active listings on the market right now.
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