Cheap Homes for Rent in Kenwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,200 (5 Rentals)

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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 4901 S Drexel Blvd priced from $900. 5120 S. Hyde Park Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Kenwood apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4901 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$900
5120 S. Hyde Park Boulevard5120-0bAStudio,1BA$935
Scholars Corner ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S1Studio,1BA$936

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenwood, IL

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kenwood area is the $1.54 price per square foot 4918 Ellis S Ave Model at 4918 Ellis S Ave, Unit Ellis duplex in the in the Kenwood neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Kenwood apartment is the 5100-4bb Model at 5100 S. Ellis Avenue starting at $3,850 with a $2.12 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.
4918 Ellis S Ave, Unit Ellis duplex4918 Ellis S Ave3BR,2BA$1.54
5100 S. Ellis Avenue5100-4bb4BR,4BA$2.12
The Trilogy at Hyde Park3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.82
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard5049-1bD1BR,1BA$1.56
Scholars Corner Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B12BR,1BA$2.32
5034-5046 S. Woodlawn Avenue5034-2bA2BR,1BA$2.10
Madison Park Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B2A2BR,2BA$2.34
5020 S Woodlawn Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
1101 E. Hyde Park Boulevard1101-1bc1BR,1BA$2.33
4901 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Kenwood?

There are currently 258 Apartments for Rent in Kenwood, IL with pricing that ranges from $699 to $11,687. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kenwood ranging from $1,200 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kenwood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kenwood ranges from $1,200 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,890.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kenwood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kenwood range from $2,075 to $11,687, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,255.

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