
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bronzeville Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $746 (105 Rentals)
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Prairie Shores

Abbott Square - 8143

4721 S. Ellis Avenue

2Sisters Apartments

4950 S Prairie Ave

Woodlawn Terrace

Lake Meadows Apartments

Lake Grove Village

5020 S Woodlawn Ave
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5136 S Kimbark Ave

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4011 S Calumet Ave, Unit G

Madison Park Apartments

Eden Commons

4851 S Evans Ave, Unit 3

The Sutherland

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4841 S St Lawrence Ave, Unit Bronzeville - Vintage 1st floor

4611 S Ellis Ave

4700 Lake Park Apartments

4851 S Evans Ave, Unit 57-3
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4749 S Langley Ave

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704 E 50th Pl, Unit 202

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4557 S Wabash Ave, Unit 2

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5129 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1 Front

3607 S King Dr, Unit 3a

429 E 45th Pl

601 E 32nd St, Unit 605
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941 E Hyde Park Blvd

Coleman Place At Legends South

5035 S King Dr

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Ohio Commons

4915 S Drexel Apartments

Drexel Investments, LLC

Ivy Dorchester

Park Boulevard 3B

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Ivy at Shelbyrne

Rosenwald Courts

Ivy at Fairfax

Paul G Stewart Center

4013-4015 S Calumet Ave

5114-5118 South Kimbark Avenue Apartments

4956 S Prairie Ave

Lake Park Crescent Apartments

435 E Oakwood Blvd

4850-4858 S Michigan Ave
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Bronzeville, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bronzeville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronzeville Studio Apartments | $1,209 | $980 | $1,600 |
| Bronzeville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $1,125 | $2,350 |
| Bronzeville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $1,233 | $3,783 |
| Bronzeville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $1,720 | $4,700 |
| Bronzeville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,877 | $3,200 | $5,213 |
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Cheapest Available Bronzeville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bronzeville area of Chicago, IL is a 4 Beds unit found at Coleman Place At Legends South priced from $170. Park Boulevard 3B has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here are the most affordable Bronzeville apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Place At Legends South | The Wells | 4BR,2BA | $170 |
| Park Boulevard 3B | 1 Bedroom - M | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| 4901 S Drexel | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $980 |
| Abbott Square - 8143 | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,031 |
| 4721 S. Ellis Avenue | 4721-0ba | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
| 2Sisters Apartments | Studio Floor Plan S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,118 |
| 5049 S. Drexel Boulevard | 5049-0bA | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
| 4950 S Prairie Ave | Prairie | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Woodlawn Terrace | wdtr0ba | Studio,1BA | $1,140 |
| Lake Grove Village | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,218 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bronzeville, IL
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bronzeville area is the $1.70 price per square foot 5053-3bC Model at 5053 S. Ellis Avenue in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $2,530. The second greatest value Bronzeville apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 5047 S St Lawrence starting at $1,860 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Grand Boulevard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bronzeville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5053 S. Ellis Avenue | 5053-3bC | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| 5047 S St Lawrence | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 925 East 46th Street | 925-3bb | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 4208 S Michigan Ave | 3 bedroom / 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 5047 S Champlain | 4 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Renovated | 4BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 704 E 50th Pl, Unit 202 | 704 E 50th Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 5129 S Ingleside Ave, Unit 1 Front | 5129 S Ingleside Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 4841 S St Lawrence Ave, Unit Bronzeville - Vintage 1st floor | 4841 S St Lawrence Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Coleman Place At Legends South | The Burnham | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Abbott Square - 8143 | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $1,218.
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 $1,640.
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 86 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 $892 which is $748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bronzeville.
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