
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bronzeville Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (52 Rentals)
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4721 S. Ellis Avenue

4956 S Prairie Ave

Prairie Shores

4901 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615

2Sisters Apartments

Woodlawn Terrace

4700 Lake Park Apartments

Eden Commons

Lake Grove Village
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5020 S Woodlawn Ave

666 E 50th Pl

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The Trilogy at Hyde Park

4611 S Ellis Ave

Coleman Place At Legends South

5035 S King Dr

Hyde Park / Kenwood

Ohio Commons

4915 S Drexel Apartments

Drexel Investments, LLC
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Paul G Stewart Center

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5136 S Kimbark Ave

49th Street Apartments

4013-4015 S Calumet Ave

5114-5118 South Kimbark Avenue Apartments
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4950 S Prairie Ave

4720 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615

Lake Park Crescent Apartments

4850-4858 S Michigan Ave

The Bronzeville Vincennes

Ivy at Mason

The Pershing

4455 S. Greenwood Avenue

Lake Park Manor

Ivy Hastings
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Greenwood Park Apartments

1316-1319 E Hyde Park Blvd

Oakwood Apartments

Drexel Terrace

The Sutherland

5019 S St Lawrence Ave 600 E 50th Pl Chicago, IL 60615

4956 S Michigan

Maple Court

4853-59 S Prairie Chicago, IL 60615

4714-20 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60615
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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 | $1,219 | $1,030 | $1,586 |
| Bronzeville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $1,100 | $2,800 |
| Bronzeville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,451 | $3,500 |
| Bronzeville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $1,720 | $5,744 |
| Bronzeville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,648 | $2,169 | $3,400 |
| Bronzeville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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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. 4901 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. 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 |
| 4901 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| 49th Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Lake Meadows Apartments | lakem8-0b1b | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| 4720 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615 | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
| 4950 S Prairie Ave | Prairie | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| 4721 S. Ellis Avenue | ells0bC | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| 2Sisters Apartments | Convertible Studio Floor Plan L1 | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
| Woodlawn Terrace | wdlw0bDr | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
| 4455 S. Greenwood Avenue | 4455-0bA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bronzeville, IL
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bronzeville area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Model at 5046 S Champlain Ave 612 E 51st St Chicago, IL 60615 in the in the Washington Park neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Bronzeville apartment is the 1101-2bB Model at 1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard starting at $2,175 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Hyde Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5046 S Champlain Ave 612 E 51st St Chicago, IL 60615 | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard | 1101-2bB | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 4859 S. Champlain Avenue | 4859-2bA | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 4111 S Indiana Ave, Unit #2 | 4111 S Indiana Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 4820 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60615 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 5051 S Forrestville Ave 544 E 51st St Chicago, IL 60615 | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 5019 S St Lawrence Ave 600 E 50th Pl Chicago, IL 60615 | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 3BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Coleman Place At Legends South | The Burnham | 1BR,1BA | $0.22 |
| 5020 S Woodlawn Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 49th Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBronzeville, Chicago, IL
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Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,195.
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 $170, while the average apartment in Bronzeville costs $2,750.
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 156 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 $807 which is $1,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bronzeville.
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