Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Kenwood, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Kenwood
$1,795/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Kenwood is $1,795 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $115 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kenwood
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kenwood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kenwood, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Kenwood have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Kenwood, Chicago, IL
Rent prices in Kenwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kenwood is $1,785, whereas a house costs $2,237. 1-bedroom apartments in Kenwood run $1,765 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,380 | 1% |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,775 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,250 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,317 | 3% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 128% | 34% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Douglas | $1,453 | |
Grand Boulevard | $2,040 | |
Oakland | $2,175 | |
South Shore | $1,355 | |
Washington Park | $1,550 | |
Woodlawn | $1,860 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,785 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,237 | 45% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,380
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,317
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
128%
Last year
34%
Douglas
Average rent
$1,453
Grand Boulevard
Average rent
$2,040
Oakland
Average rent
$2,175
South Shore
Average rent
$1,355
Washington Park
Average rent
$1,550
Woodlawn
Average rent
$1,860
Apartments
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,237
Last 30 days
45%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kenwood, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Kenwood, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Kenwood and Douglas by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kenwood
6%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kenwood, Chicago, IL is 23% higher than the median rent in Douglas, Chicago, IL.
Average rent in nearby neighborhoods
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
Discover rentals in Kenwood, Chicago, IL
4d ago
Verified
1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4554 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
1–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,553
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4829 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075–$1,396
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4611 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,198–$1,425
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kenwood apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5h ago
Verified
4659 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,380–$2,285
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4408 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$2,215
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4915 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
1 bed
1 bath
$2,215
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,140–$1,825
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,765–$3,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,095
Condo for rent
Available Aug 29
2h ago
Verified
5049 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400–$1,730
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,140–$1,825
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4659 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,380–$2,285
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5049 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400–$1,730
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5034 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
2 beds
1 bath
$2,025
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,140–$1,825
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,765–$3,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
5049 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400–$1,490
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
4659 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio
1 bath
$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
Frequently asked questions for Kenwood, Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the Kenwood rental market.
How much is rent in Kenwood?
The average rent in Kenwood is $1,795 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kenwood?
Average rent prices in Kenwood have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Kenwood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kenwood is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $115 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kenwood?
To comfortably afford rent in Kenwood, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).