Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bronzeville Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $600 (48 Rentals)

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51st & King
2 Bedroom Apartments

51st & King

5035 S King DrChicago, IL 60615
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Ohio Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ohio Commons

5001 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Hyde Park / Kenwood
Studio Apartments

Hyde Park / Kenwood

4400-4404 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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Lake Park Manor
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park Manor

3601-3645 S Lake Park AveChicago, IL 60653
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4915 S Drexel Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4915 S Drexel Apartments

4915 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Drexel Investments, LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drexel Investments, LLC

4742-4748 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Dorchester
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Dorchester

5118 S Dorchester AveChicago, IL 60615
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Paul G Stewart Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paul G Stewart Center

400 E 41st StChicago, IL 60653
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5136 S Kimbark Ave
Studio Apartments

5136 S Kimbark Ave

5136 S Kimbark AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Shelbyrne
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Shelbyrne

5110 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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Pangea Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Commons

5019 S Saint Lawrence AveChicago, IL 60615
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Pangea Commons
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Pangea Commons

5051 S Forrestville AveChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy at Fairfax
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Fairfax

1369 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Ivy Hastings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Hastings

5125 S Kenwood AveChicago, IL 60615
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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

427-439 E Oakwood BlvdChicago, IL 60653
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Ivy at Mason
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy at Mason

1215 E Hyde Park BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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4956 S Michigan
4 Bedroom Apartments

4956 S Michigan

4950-4956 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60615
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4720 S Drexel Blvd
Studio Apartments

4720 S Drexel Blvd

4720 S Drexel BlvdChicago, IL 60615
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Bronzeville, Chicago, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bronzeville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bronzeville area of Chicago, IL is a Studio unit found at 5445 Ingleside By 3L Living priced from $600. 4901 S Drexel Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Bronzeville apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5445 Ingleside By 3L LivingLarge Co-Living Single RoomStudio,1BA$600
4901 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$890
4720 S Drexel BlvdStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$940
McCormickPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 3 Bath (B)4BR,3BA$981
2Sisters ApartmentsStudio Floor Plan S3Studio,1BA$1,010
Lake Meadows Apartmentslakem1-0b1aStudio,1BA$1,030
4721 S. Ellis Avenueells0bdStudio,1BA$1,055
Prairie ShoresClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,059
5049 S. Drexel Boulevard5049-0bAStudio,1BA$1,095
Lake Grove Village1B1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bronzeville, IL

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bronzeville area is the $1.09 price per square foot 1015 E Hyde Park Blvd Model at 1015 E Hyde Park Blvd, Unit 3 in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Bronzeville apartment is the 507 E Oakwood Blvd Model at 507 E Oakwood Blvd, Unit 1 starting at $2,600 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Douglas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bronzeville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1015 E Hyde Park Blvd, Unit 31015 E Hyde Park Blvd5BR,3BA$1.09
507 E Oakwood Blvd, Unit 1507 E Oakwood Blvd4BR,2BA$1.16
2550 S Wabash Ave2550 S Wabash Ave3BR,2BA$1.87
3612 S King Dr, Unit 3rd Floor3612 S King Dr3BR,2BA$1.66
1364 E 52nd St1364 E 52nd St2BR,2BA$1.79
5034-5046 S. Woodlawn Avenue5034-1bc1BR,1BA$1.92
918 E. Hyde Park Boulevard918h1bb1BR,1BA$1.91
5020 S Woodlawn Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
4750 S Calumet Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.91
Lake Grove Village1A1BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bronzeville, Chicago, IL

Ranked #57

Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Bronzeville Neighborhood in Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

67 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bronzeville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bronzeville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bronzeville is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bronzeville?

The cheapest apartment in Bronzeville is Lake Grove Village which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Bronzeville costs $3,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bronzeville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 151 regular apartments in Bronzeville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bronzeville?

Cheap apartments in Bronzeville have an average cost of $295 which is $3,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bronzeville.

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