Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (26 Rentals)

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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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Ivy at Mason
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Mason

1215 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, 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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Drexel Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Drexel Terrace

5043-5045 S Drexel 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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Cheapest Available Kenwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kenwood area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 5120 S. Hyde Park Boulevard priced from $985. 4721 S. Ellis Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Kenwood apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5120 S. Hyde Park Boulevard5120-0bAStudio,1BA$985
4721 S. Ellis Avenueells0bCStudio,1BA$1,070
4901 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,085
Woodlawn Terracewdlw0bDrStudio,1BA$1,170
4455 S. Greenwood Avenue4455-0bAStudio,1BA$1,195
4700 Lake Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,214
5020 S Woodlawn Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,230
Scholars Corner Apartments1 Bedroom Floor Plan A21BR,1BA$1,343
The Sutherlandsuthm-0bAStudio,1BA$1,375
Drexel Terracedrxt1bc1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenwood, IL

As of March 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenwood area is the $1.82 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 Kenwood 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 Kenwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5111 S. Kimbark Avenue5111k4ba4BR,2BA$1.82
1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard1101-2bB2BR,1BA$1.62
The Trilogy at Hyde Park3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.91
5034-5046 S. Woodlawn Avenue5034-3bB3BR,1BA$1.81
Madison Park Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2D2BR,2BA$2.13
1030 E 47th2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$2.29
5020 S Woodlawn Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard5049-1bc1BR,1BA$2.21
Drexel Terracedrxt1bc1BR,1BA$2.12
Maple Courtmplc1bD1BR,1BA$2.29

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 5120 S. Hyde Park Boulevard listed at $985.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kenwood Apartment is $1,230 at 5020 S Woodlawn Ave.

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 5034-5046 S. Woodlawn Avenue and starts from $2,150.

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