Lawndale Gardens Public Housing Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lawndale Gardens is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 116 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $498/month on average.
116
total units
86%
occupancy
$498
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2700 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60608 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,900/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,415/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
How to apply at Lawndale Gardens
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 2700 W 26th St, Chicago; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$498/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Chicago
- Altgeld Gardens I Public Housing
- Region 1 Small Units Public Housing
- Lawndale Restoration LIHTC
- The Pavilion Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parkway Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dearborn Homes Public Housing
- Hilliard Homes LIHTC
- Hilliard Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Marshall Field Garden Apartments LIHTC
- Marshall Field Garden Apt Homes PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Region 2 Medium Units Public Housing | Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Lawndale Bond LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Jarrell/lawndale Restoration PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Lawndale Terrace PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Abla Public Housing | Chicago | 3.4 km |
| Lawndale Plaza LIHTC | Chicago | 3.4 km |
| Congressman George W. Collins Apts. PB Section 8 | Chicago | 3.4 km |
| Circle Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lawndale Gardens have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Lawndale Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $498/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Lawndale Gardens?
Contact the management office at 2700 W 26th St in Chicago. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.