Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Kenwood, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Kenwood
$1,792/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Kenwood is $1,792 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $157 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kenwood
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kenwood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kenwood, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Kenwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $1,780, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Kenwood run $1,760 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,180.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,187 | 3% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $1,762 | No Change | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $2,199 | No Change | 38% | |
3 bedroom | $2,675 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,025 |  24% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Douglas | $1,618 | |
Grand Boulevard | $2,133 | |
Oakland | $2,275 | |
South Shore | $1,300 | |
Washington Park | $1,650 | |
Woodlawn | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,780 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,762
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,199
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
38%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,025
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
21%
Douglas
Average rent
$1,618
Grand Boulevard
Average rent
$2,133
Oakland
Average rent
$2,275
South Shore
Average rent
$1,300
Washington Park
Average rent
$1,650
Woodlawn
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
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
8%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kenwood, Chicago, IL is 11% higher than the median rent in Douglas, Chicago, IL.
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1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
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3d ago
4554 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
1–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,553
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3d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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5d+ ago
1020 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$1,950
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5d+ ago
Kenwood apartment for rent in Chicago
4600 S Ellis Ave #301, Chicago, IL 60653
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
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Available Jan 9
5d+ ago
Kenwood apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
2 baths
$4,000
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Available Jan 1
2d ago
4408 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$2,520
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1d ago
4344 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
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8h ago
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4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,170–$2,154
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13h ago
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5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,740–$3,505
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1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
23h ago
Verified
801 E Drexel Sq, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$965–$1,290
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,170–$2,154
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1030 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4901 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,000–$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
8h ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,170–$2,154
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,740–$3,505
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,395
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
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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 $1,792 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kenwood?
Average rent prices in Kenwood have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Kenwood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kenwood is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $157 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).