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Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Kenwood, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Kenwood
$1,785/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Kenwood is $1,785 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $160 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kenwood
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kenwood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kenwood, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in Kenwood have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Kenwood run $1,745 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,240.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,395 | No Change | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,755 |  1% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $2,250 | 3% | 38% | |
3 bedroom | $2,325 | 5% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $3,395 | 82% | 31% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Douglas | $1,509 | |
Grand Boulevard | $1,995 | |
Oakland | $2,500 | |
South Shore | $1,300 | |
Washington Park | $1,552 | |
Woodlawn | $1,897 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,780 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 46% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,755
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
38%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
82%
Last year
31%
Douglas
Average rent
$1,509
Grand Boulevard
Average rent
$1,995
Oakland
Average rent
$2,500
South Shore
Average rent
$1,300
Washington Park
Average rent
$1,552
Woodlawn
Average rent
$1,897
Apartments
Average rent
$1,780
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
46%
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
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kenwood, Chicago, IL is 18% higher than the median rent in Douglas, Chicago, IL.
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4–5 beds
2–3 baths
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1d ago
4554 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
1–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,553
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4829 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075–$1,396
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925 E 46th St, Chicago, IL 60653
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,474–$1,985
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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Kenwood apartment for rent in Chicago
5019 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
1 bed
1 bath
$2,584
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7h ago
4408 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$2,520
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4659 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,380–$2,285
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1d ago
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4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,855
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5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,740–$3,500
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4451 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio
1 bath
$1,205–$1,220
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2h ago
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1310 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
3 beds
2 baths
$2,595–$2,795
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1d ago
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4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,855
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5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
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Available Sep 1
4d ago
Verified
4901 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$980–$1,400
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1d ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,855
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1h ago
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5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–9 baths
$1,740–$3,500
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11h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
$1,750
Price drop
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Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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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 $1,785 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kenwood?
Average rent prices in Kenwood have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $160 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 $71,000/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).