South Lawndale Rent Trends
Chicago, IL · May 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
- Median asking rent
- $1,550
- Effective rent
- $1,550
- Vs. Chicago median
- -38%
- Avg days to lease
- 16
- Active rentals now
- 20
Median asking rent over time
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread
2 bedroom
$1,438
— YoY · as of August 2025
Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology
Data through June 2026 · Last updated July 8, 2026 · Next release: early August 2026
South Lawndale renting, answered
- What is the average rent in South Lawndale?
- As of May 2026, the median asking rent in South Lawndale is $1,550 per month, based on 11 leased listings. By size, the median is $1,438 for a 2 bedroom.
- Are rents in South Lawndale going up or down?
- Median asking rent in South Lawndale is down 8.8% compared with a year ago.
- Is South Lawndale more expensive than Chicago overall?
- South Lawndale's median asking rent is 38% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,500.
- 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 20 active listings on the market right now.
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