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South Lawndale Rent Trends

Chicago, IL · June 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings

Data through July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026

Median asking rent
$1,690
Effective rent
$1,690
Vs. Chicago median
-32%
Avg days to lease
15
Active rentals now
23

Median asking rent over time

$1.1k$1.4k$1.7k$1.9kAug ’24Mar ’25Jun ’25Sep ’25Jan ’26Jun ’26
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 July 2026 · Last updated August 7, 2026 · Next release: early September 2026

South Lawndale renting, answered

What is the average rent in South Lawndale?
As of June 2026, the median asking rent in South Lawndale is $1,690 per month, based on 16 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 roughly flat compared with a year ago.
Is South Lawndale more expensive than Chicago overall?
South Lawndale's median asking rent is 32% 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 15 days, with 23 active listings on the market right now.

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