Cheap Homes for Rent in Kenwood Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $1,500 (6 Rentals)

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1143 E 50th St

ChicagoIL60615

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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. 4901 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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
4901 S Drexel Blvd Chicago, IL 60615Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,000
4721 S. Ellis Avenueells0bCStudio,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenwood, IL

As of February 19, 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 $2,150 with a $1.60 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$1.60
Scholars Corner Apartments2 Bedrooms Floor Plan B12BR,1BA$2.36
1030 E 47th2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$2.41
5020 S Woodlawn Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
The Trilogy at Hyde Park1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.40
Madison Park Apartments2 Bedroom Floor Plan B32BR,1BA$2.63
4611 South Drexel Blvd1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.99
Maple Courtmplc1bCr1BR,1BA$3.17
4700 Lake Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenwood

What type of rentals are currently available in Kenwood?

There are currently 253 Apartments for Rent in Kenwood, IL with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $4,000. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kenwood ranging from $1,550 to $4,000.

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 $1,550 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,763.

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