Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (43 Rentals)

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The Trilogy at Hyde Park
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$1,504 - $2,954
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The Trilogy at Hyde Park

1310-1316 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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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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The Ella Apartments
Studio Apartments

The Ella Apartments

5111 S University AveChicago, IL 60615
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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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Ivy at Carlson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Carlson

1401 E Hyde Park 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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Ivy at Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Mason

1215 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, 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 Piccadilly
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Piccadilly

5107 S Blackstone AveChicago, IL 60615
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The Sutherland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sutherland

4659 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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Maple Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Court

1120-1126 E 47th StChicago, IL 60653
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5055 S Dorchester Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5055 S Dorchester Ave

5055 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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Drexel Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Drexel Terrace

5043-5045 S Drexel AveChicago, IL 60615
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4611 S Drexel Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4611 S Drexel Blvd

4611 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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1030 E 47th
2 Bedroom Apartments

1030 E 47th

1030 E 47th StChicago, IL 60653

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The Narragansett
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Narragansett

1640 E 50th PlChicago, IL 60615
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Cheapest Available Kenwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kenwood area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 4721 S. Ellis Avenue priced from $1,040. Woodlawn Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here are the most affordable Kenwood apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4721 S. Ellis Avenueells0bBStudio,1BA$1,040
Woodlawn Terracewdtr0baStudio,1BA$1,180
4455 S. Greenwood Avenue4455-0bAStudio,1BA$1,195
4700 Lake Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,214
5020 S Woodlawn Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,230
Algonquin Apartmentsalgn0b01Studio,1BA$1,415
5034-5046 S. Woodlawn Avenue5034-1bc1BR,1BA$1,595
Regents Park0bs08Studio,1BA$1,740
4901 S Drexel1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1,800
Madison Park Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2D2BR,2BA$1,806

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenwood, IL

As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenwood area is the $1.91 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at The Trilogy at Hyde Park in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $2,509. The second greatest value Kenwood apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B1 Model at Scholars Corner Apartments starting at $2,187 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Hyde Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Trilogy at Hyde Park3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.91
Scholars Corner Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B12BR,1BA$2.50
Madison Park Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2D2BR,2BA$2.15
5034-5046 S. Woodlawn Avenue5034-1bc1BR,1BA$2.03
5020 S Woodlawn Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
1030 E 47th2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$2.66
The Sutherlandsuth1bh1BR,1BA$2.82
Regents Park0bs03Studio ,1BA$3.26
4455 S. Greenwood Avenue4455-0bAStudio ,1BA$2.47
4700 Lake Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenwood Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kenwood?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kenwood is at 4721 S. Ellis Avenue listed at $1,040.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kenwood Apartment is $1,220 at 4721 S. Ellis Avenue.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kenwood is starting from $1,620 at 4721 S. Ellis Avenue.

What is the most affordable Kenwood Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kenwood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Trilogy at Hyde Park and starts from $2,509.

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