Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bronzeville Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (86 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bronzeville area of Chicago.

property at 4021 S Ellis Ave

$1,250 - $4,000

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1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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4021 S Ellis Ave

ChicagoIL60653

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property at 4816 S Drexel Blvd

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

4816 S Drexel Blvd, Unit D

4816 S Drexel Blvd
ChicagoIL60615
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5035 S King Dr
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

5035 S King Dr

5035 S King DrChicago, IL 60615
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Hyde Park / Kenwood
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park / Kenwood

4400-4404 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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Ohio Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ohio Commons

5001 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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4915 S Drexel Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4915 S Drexel Apartments

4915 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Drexel Investments, LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drexel Investments, LLC

4742-4748 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Dorchester
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Dorchester

5118 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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The Ella Apartments
Studio Apartments

The Ella Apartments

5111 S University AveChicago, IL 60615
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Paul G Stewart Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paul G Stewart Center

400 E 41st StChicago, IL 60653
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Rosenwald Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosenwald Courts

4600-4602 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60653
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Ivy at Shelbyrne
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Shelbyrne

5110 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Fairfax
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Fairfax

1369 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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5136 S Kimbark Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5136 S Kimbark Ave

5136 S Kimbark AveChicago, IL 60615
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4720 S Drexel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4720 S Drexel

4720 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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4721 S. Ellis Avenue
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4721 S. Ellis Avenue

4721-4729 S Ellis AveChicago, IL 60615

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4850-4858 S Michigan Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4850-4858 S Michigan Ave

4850-4858 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60615
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Woodlawn Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodlawn Terrace

4726-4740 S Woodlawn AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Mason

1215 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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The Pershing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pershing

3845 S State StChicago, IL 60609
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Lake Park Manor
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park Manor

3601-3645 S Lake Park AveChicago, IL 60653
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Bronzeville, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Bronzeville apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coleman Place At Legends SouthThe Wells4BR,2BA$170
4901 S DrexelStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,000
4720 S DrexelStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,005
Lake Meadows Apartmentslakem2-0b1aStudio,1BA$1,015
4721 S. Ellis Avenueells0bBStudio,1BA$1,040
2Sisters ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$1,103
Woodlawn Terracewdtr0baStudio,1BA$1,140
Prairie ShoresClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,194
4455 S. Greenwood Avenue4455-0bAStudio,1BA$1,195
4700 Lake Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,214

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bronzeville, IL

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bronzeville area is the $1.89 price per square foot 5111k4ba Model at 5111 S. Kimbark Avenue in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Bronzeville apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Celebration Apartments starting at $2,950 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Armour Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bronzeville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5111 S. Kimbark Avenue5111k4ba4BR,2BA$1.89
Celebration Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.86
5046 S Champlain3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.25
1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard1101-2bB2BR,1BA$1.65
4853 S Prairie3 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment3BR,1BA$1.38
4859 S. Champlain Avenue4859-2bA2BR,1BA$1.47
4820 S Michigan2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.61
Coleman Place At Legends SouthThe Burnham1BR,1BA$1.20
5020 S Woodlawn Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
4720 S DrexelStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.81

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

Ranked #51

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bronzeville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bronzeville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bronzeville is at 4901 S Drexel listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bronzeville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bronzeville Apartment is $914 at Coleman Place At Legends South.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bronzeville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bronzeville is starting from $1,106 at Coleman Place At Legends South.

What is the most affordable Bronzeville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bronzeville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Coleman Place At Legends South and starts from $170.

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