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Lawrence Lofts

$1,367 – $1,925/mo

1 bedroom
1 bath
3 units available
Pet friendly

1049 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640

As of November 2, 2026, Lawrence Lofts in Chicago, IL has 3 apartments for rent from $1,367 to $1,925/mo. The average asking rent has fallen 2.6% since July 1, 2026, from $1,595 to $1,553.

Floor plans

Lawrence Lofts has 3 units available across 2 floor plans: 2 one-bedroom layouts. Prices checked November 2, 2026.

1 Bedroom ARO - LOW Income Restrictions - Students not Typically Allowed

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath

Starting at $1,367/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
501 ARO	$1,367	—	Oct 2
301 ARO	$1,367	—	Oct 3

1 Bedroom

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath

Starting at $1,925/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
703	$1,925	—	Oct 5

See all 10 units listed at Lawrence Lofts, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At Lawrence Lofts, a one-bedroom starts at about $1,624 a month all-in: $1,367 rent and an estimated $257 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance.

All-in from$1,624/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Lawrence Lofts takes about $49,212 a year for a one-bedroom. Keeping the $1,624 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $71,700 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,624/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$71,700/yr

Income to qualify

$49,212/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Lawrence Lofts has ranged from $1,350 to $1,600. The current average is $1,553, down $42 (2.6%) from $1,595 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (117 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

Rent
$1,367 – $1,925/mo
Earliest move-in
Oct 2

Amenities

Lawrence Lofts is pet friendly and has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 21 amenities, including gym, roof top deck, and dishwasher.

Dishwasher
Dog Park
Fully Sprinklered
Fully Sprinklered Building
Gym
High Speed Internet
Indoor Bike Room
In Unit Washer/Dryer
In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Microwave

Nine Story Elevator Bu
Nine Story Elevator Building
Polished Concrete Floors
Private Park With Barbeque Area
Quartz Countertops
Qyartz Countertops
Range
Refrigerator
Roof Top Deck
Stainless Steel Appliances
Track Lighting

Location

1049 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640

Resident reviews

Residents of Lawrence Lofts rate building quality (3.6) and management (2.8) highest and amenities and shared spaces (2.7) lowest.

2.5

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management2.8

Building Quality3.6

Location2.7

Amenities and Shared Spaces2.7

Overall17 reviews

Resident experiences at this property are sharply divided. Positive reviews highlight spacious, well-designed units with high ceilings, updated appliances, and convenient access features; some residents and professional partners praise responsive management and building amenities. However, the majority of reviews report significant concerns with leasing office communication and responsiveness, including missed tour appointments, difficulty scheduling, and phone interactions described as dismissive or hostile. Additional recurring complaints include maintenance issues (ceiling leaks, elevator downtime), enforcement inconsistencies (non-smoking policy, pet policies), and building condition problems (dust, pests, temperature control limitations).

Management responsiveness and communication practices are inconsistent and polarized. Positive reviews highlight helpful, communicative staff and smooth leasing processes, while negative reviews report unresponsive phone lines, dismissive treatment of prospective residents, delayed maintenance responses, and confrontational interactions. Key concerns include accessibility during office hours, handling of maintenance requests, and enforcement of building policies.

Residents report mixed experiences with building quality. Positive reviews highlight quiet, clean common areas, spacious units with updated finishes, and responsive management. Negative reviews cite persistent issues including pest problems, frequent elevator downtime, dust accumulation, noise transmission through walls, water leaks, and slow maintenance response times. Building age and maintenance responsiveness appear to be key differentiators in resident satisfaction.

Residents report the location as a positive aspect of the property. However, reviews highlight concerns about building maintenance issues including dust accumulation and pest problems, as well as climate control limitations where residents can access only heating or cooling, not both. Management communication and enforcement practices have been a source of friction for some residents.

Residents report mixed experiences with amenities and shared spaces. Positive feedback highlights clean common areas, a well-maintained gym with low occupancy, and accessible building entry systems. However, concerns include maintenance delays (such as oven bulb replacement taking extended periods), elevator functionality issues, water leaks in hallways and showers, and inconsistent enforcement of pet policies in common areas and elevators without clear signage.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Lawrence Lofts is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is excellent.

Walking: Very walkable; Grade A
Transit: Excellent; Grade B
Biking: Very bikeable; Grade A

Nearby schools

The closest school to Lawrence Lofts is St Thomas Of Canterbury, a private middle school less than 0.1 miles away. The closest public school is McCutcheon Elementary School, 0.2 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
St Thomas Of Canterbury Private · Middle	Private	Middle	0.1 mi
Abc & Me Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.1 mi
Christopher House High School-Uptown Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.1 mi
McCutcheon Elementary School Public · Middle	Public	Middle	0.2 mi
South East Asia Pre-School Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.2 mi
Truman College Child Development Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.3 mi
Uplift Community High School Public · High	Public	High	0.3 mi
YCCS-Truman Middle College HS Charter · High	Charter	High	0.4 mi
Hull House Uptown West Hst Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.4 mi
Canillitas Child Development Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.4 mi