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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Kenwood, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Kenwood
$1,805/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Kenwood is $1,805 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $95 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kenwood
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% 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 $1,782, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Kenwood run $1,687 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | 6% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,699 | 2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,250 | No Change |  4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,850 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,522 | 25% | 29% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Douglas | $1,450 | |
Grand Boulevard | $2,197 | |
Oakland | $2,350 | |
South Shore | $1,315 | |
Washington Park | $1,550 | |
Woodlawn | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,782 | 1% | 2% | |
Condos | $2,375 | 12% | 21% | |
Houses | $3,400 | 6% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,522
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
29%
Douglas
Average rent
$1,450
Grand Boulevard
Average rent
$2,197
Oakland
Average rent
$2,350
South Shore
Average rent
$1,315
Washington Park
Average rent
$1,550
Woodlawn
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$1,782
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
21%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
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
5%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kenwood, Chicago, IL is 24% higher than the median rent in Douglas, Chicago, IL.
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1d ago
Verified
1209 East Madison Park, Chicago, IL 60615
4–5 beds
2–3 baths
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1d ago
Verified
4554 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,553
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1h ago
4829 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075–$1,396
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5d+ ago
4611 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,198–$1,425
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5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4800 S Chicago Beach Dr #2104S, Chicago, IL 60615
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
1606 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,415–$2,780
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
4659 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60653
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$2,060
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,799
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,805–$3,510
Price droppedApartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1120 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325–$1,475
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
5043 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,720
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,799
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
4850 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,675–$2,295
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1120 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325–$1,475
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
925 E 46th St, Chicago, IL 60653
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,475–$1,985
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4726 S Woodlawn Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,799
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
5035 S East End Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,805–$3,510
Price droppedApartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 19
1h ago
Verified
1120 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325–$1,475
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,805 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kenwood?
Average rent prices in Kenwood have increased by 3% 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 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 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).