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South Lawndale Rent Trends

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

Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026

Median asking rent
$1,800
Effective rent
$1,800
Vs. Chicago median
-29%
Avg days to lease
20
Active rentals now
18

Median asking rent over time

$1.1k$1.4k$1.7k$1.9kSep ’24Apr ’25Jul ’25Oct ’25Mar ’26Jul ’26
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 August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026

South Lawndale renting, answered

What is the average rent in South Lawndale?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in South Lawndale is $1,800 per month, based on 10 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 down 2.7% compared with a year ago.
Is South Lawndale more expensive than Chicago overall?
South Lawndale's median asking rent is 29% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,539.
How quickly do rentals lease in South Lawndale?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in South Lawndale leased in an average of 20 days, with 18 active listings on the market right now.

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