
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kenwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $700 (20 Rentals)
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Kenwood, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kenwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kenwood Studio Apartments | $1,622 | $1,030 | $2,555 |
Kenwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $1,230 | $3,036 |
Kenwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $1,641 | $3,595 |
Kenwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,496 | $2,100 | $4,685 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kenwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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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 $975. 4901 S Drexel Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable Kenwood apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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5120 S. Hyde Park Boulevard | 5120-0bA | Studio,1BA | $975 |
4901 S Drexel Blvd | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
4721 S. Ellis Avenue | ells0bd | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Woodlawn Terrace | wdlw0bbr | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
5020 S Woodlawn Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenwood, IL
As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kenwood area is the $1.87 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at The Trilogy at Hyde Park in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Kenwood apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B1 Model at Scholars Corner Apartments starting at $2,007 with a $2.29 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Trilogy at Hyde Park | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Scholars Corner Apartments | 2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
5034-5046 S. Woodlawn Avenue | 5034smtr | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard | 1101-1bb | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Twin Towers Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
5020 S Woodlawn Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Regents Park | 0bs08 | Studio ,1BA | $2.93 |
4611 South Drexel Blvd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
4901 S Drexel Blvd | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
Woodlawn Terrace | wdlw0bbr | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
Getting Around the Kenwood Neighborhood in Chicago, IL
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $975.
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 $1,641 at Madison Park Apartments.
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 $2,450.
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