
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Bronzeville Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,130 (53 Rentals)


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4950 S Prairie Ave

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5020 S Woodlawn Ave

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4901 S Drexel

4721 S. Ellis Avenue

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3136 S Prairie Ave

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4348-4358 S Prairie Ave

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4941 S Champlain Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bronzeville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronzeville Studio Apartments | $1,227 | $1,000 | $1,435 |
Bronzeville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $1,130 | $1,950 |
| Bronzeville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $1,400 | $3,800 |
| Bronzeville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $1,720 | $3,800 |
| Bronzeville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $2,300 | $3,700 |
| Bronzeville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBronzeville, Chicago, IL
Ranked #58
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bronzeville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bronzeville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bronzeville is under $1,185.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bronzeville?
The cheapest apartment in Bronzeville is Coleman Place At Legends South which is listed at $914, while the average apartment in Bronzeville costs $3,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bronzeville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 74 regular apartments in Bronzeville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bronzeville?
Cheap apartments in Bronzeville have an average cost of $941 which is $2,709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bronzeville.
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