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6538 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA|Woodlawn
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About 6538 S Kenwood Ave
6538 S Kenwood Ave cost $1,850 per month. Located at 6538 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA, this unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Chicago, renting this apartment is 31% cheaper per month.Other available apartments to lease near Chicago around the same price include but are not limited to: 2652 W 21st Pl, 1846 W 18th St #2R, 2031 W 23rd St, 4800 S Chicago Beach Dr #2104S
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 6538 South Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Woodlawn |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 60637 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Woodlawn
2-bedroom apartments at 6538 S Kenwood Ave cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Chicago.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Woodlawn
Chicago
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $2,612 |
| December 2024 | $2,508 |
| January 2025 | $2,470 |
| February 2025 | $2,498 |
| March 2025 | $2,508 |
| April 2025 | $2,495 |
| May 2025 | $2,498 |
| June 2025 | $2,498 |
| July 2025 | $2,550 |
| August 2025 | $2,491 |
| September 2025 | $2,419 |
| October 2025 | $2,402 |
| November 2025 | $2,428 |
| December 2025 | $2,348 |
| January 2026 | $2,436 |
| February 2026 | $2,425 |
| March 2026 | $2,537 |
| April 2026 | $2,503 |
| May 2026 | $2,574 |
| June 2026 | $2,595 |
| July 2026 | $2,536 |
| August 2026 | $2,512 |
| September 2026 | $2,518 |
| October 2026 | $2,671 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,643 |
| December 2024 | $1,637 |
| January 2025 | $1,547 |
| February 2025 | $1,522 |
| March 2025 | $1,637 |
| April 2025 | $1,660 |
| May 2025 | $1,529 |
| June 2025 | $1,493 |
| July 2025 | $1,534 |
| August 2025 | $1,617 |
| September 2025 | $1,685 |
| October 2025 | $1,710 |
| November 2025 | $1,756 |
| December 2025 | $1,737 |
| January 2026 | $1,810 |
| February 2026 | $1,770 |
| March 2026 | $1,712 |
| April 2026 | $1,684 |
| May 2026 | $1,662 |
| June 2026 | $1,674 |
| July 2026 | $1,657 |
| August 2026 | $1,745 |
| September 2026 | $1,762 |
| October 2026 | $1,775 |
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Can I afford to live at 6538 S Kenwood Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$74,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $74,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,850.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Beds, 1 Bath | 2 years ago | $1,750 | 2 bed | 1 bath | |
| 8 years ago | $1,100 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 Beds, 1 Bath | 11 years ago | $900 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 6538 S Kenwood Ave
Woodlawn Elementary Community School
6657 s kimbark ave
chicago, IL, 60637
PK, K-6Public
C
Wadsworth Elementary School
6650 s ellis ave
chicago, IL, 60637
PK, K-8Public
C-
South Shore Fine Arts Elementary School
1415 e 70th st
chicago, IL, 60637
PK, K-8Public
C
Ariel Elementary Community Academy
1119 e 46th st
chicago, IL, 60653
PK, K-8Public
C-
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
8 w root st
chicago, IL, 60609
K-6Public
A-
Getting around Chicago near 6538 S Kenwood Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 6538 S Kenwood Ave, Chicago
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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6538 South Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL
6538 South Kenwood Avenue Chicago, IL
Occupied
1
2 Beds
1 Bath
$1,188
Air Conditioning • Carpet • In-Unit Laundry
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