{"id":36762,"date":"2020-11-13T04:40:37","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T12:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=36762"},"modified":"2026-01-23T03:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:02:06","slug":"living-in-chicagos-north-kenwood-neighborhood-an-architectural-slice-of-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/living-in-chicagos-north-kenwood-neighborhood-an-architectural-slice-of-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in Chicago&#8217;s North Kenwood Neighborhood: An Architectural Slice of History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s one thing to live in a historically significant building. It\u2019s quite another to live in an entire district that looks like it\u2019s from the past, but <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/north-kenwood-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Kenwood<\/a><\/strong> is just such a neighborhood. Designated by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks in June 1993 as a <a href=\"http:\/\/webapps.cityofchicago.org\/landmarksweb\/web\/districtdetails.htm?disId=21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chicago Landmark District<\/strong><\/a>, the community is noteworthy for its masonry row houses dating back to the late 19th century as well as nearly 100 buildings in the surrounding area that date back before the community of Kenwood was annexed to the City of Chicago in 1893. If living in or amongst exemplary architecture and buildings designed by some of Chicago\u2019s great architects of the late 19th and early 20th century excites you, then you need look no further than North Kenwood.<\/p>\n<h2>Location<\/h2>\n<p>Located a mere three miles directly <strong>south of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/downtown-chicago-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">downtown Chicago<\/a><\/strong>, North Kenwood is a neighborhood within the Kenwood community, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/60653-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">60653 ZIP code<\/a>. It&#8217;s bounded by the Lake Michigan shoreline to the east, South Drexel Boulevard to the west, East 47th Street to the south and 43rd Street (also known as Muddy Waters Drive) on the north.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/north-kenwood-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36845 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/North-Kenwood-Chicago-IL-Apartments-for-Rent-RentCafe.png\" alt=\"North Kenwood Chicago IL Apartments for Rent RentCafe\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/North-Kenwood-Chicago-IL-Apartments-for-Rent-RentCafe.png 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/North-Kenwood-Chicago-IL-Apartments-for-Rent-RentCafe.png?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/North-Kenwood-Chicago-IL-Apartments-for-Rent-RentCafe.png?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/North-Kenwood-Chicago-IL-Apartments-for-Rent-RentCafe.png?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Most of the historic masonry row houses are concentrated at the north end around Berkeley and around 45th street, though there are architectural gems all throughout the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<h2>History<\/h2>\n<p>The community of Kenwood owes its name to one of its <a href=\"http:\/\/www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org\/pages\/689.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">first settlers<\/a>, <strong>Dr. John Kennicott<\/strong>, who named his estate Kenwood in remembrance of his mother\u2019s birthplace in Scotland. Today a park in the area is named after Kennicott. The area was settled quite early in Chicago\u2019s history in the 1850s, primarily by those who sought a more relaxing\u00a0respite from the frenzy of the city. The Illinois Central Railroad, one of the first railroads chartered in the United States, back in 1851, had tracks running through the community and in deference to the good doctor named their station at 47th Street the Kenwood depot.\u00a0By the way, the lawyer for that early railroad was none other than <strong>Abraham Lincoln<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Because the area was attractive to many wealthy individuals who worked and owned businesses in the city, numerous stately homes of the <strong>Prairie<\/strong> and <strong>Queen Anne<\/strong> styles were built along what is today Drexel Boulevard between 45th and 50th streets. Though within only a few miles of the central business district, the community was left untouched by the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, which was concentrated much further north of Kenwood. In 1907, the city\u2019s elevated train line was extended into North Kenwood and a terminus was built at 42nd Street in 1910. This furthered development, particularly in the building of apartments, to attract those who worked in the offices downtown. The community began to deteriorate around the 1930s during the Great Depression and the height of the migration from the South. This continued through the 1960s, along with a large increase in population. However, by the 1970s several homes were placed on the National Historic Register and residents of substantial means began to move into the neighborhood. <strong>Today<\/strong>, <strong>North Kenwood is a successful model of urban integration and quality residences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36847 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4544-S-Lake-Park-Ave-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kenwood Greystone for sale at 4544 S Lake Park Ave in Chicago\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4544-S-Lake-Park-Ave-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4544-S-Lake-Park-Ave-1.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4544-S-Lake-Park-Ave-1.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4544-S-Lake-Park-Ave-1.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Transportation<\/h2>\n<p>North Kenwood is only three miles from downtown, making the commute to Chicago\u2019s central business district quick and easy. Public transportation is extensive and shared with its neighbor to the south, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/hyde-park-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hyde Park<\/a>. There is convenient\u00a0access to both a number of bus lines (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/bus\/2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2 Hyde Park Express<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/bus\/6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6 Jackson Park Express<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitchicago.com\/bus\/4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4 Cottage Grove<\/a> are just a few) and <a href=\"http:\/\/metrarail.com\/metra\/en\/home\/maps_schedules\/metra_system_map\/me\/station.47TH-UP.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">47th Street Metra<\/a>, all of which connect to downtown. Lake Shore Drive is a mere few minutes away to the east and there&#8217;s the Dan Ryan Expressway to the west for those opting for travel by car. Outdoors enthusiasts will love the biking and walking opportunities provided by The Lakefront Trail which runs along the park at the lakefront. Also to be considered is the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nictd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">South Shore Line<\/a>, running on the same Metra tracks, which provides access to numerous locations through Indiana and to the east as far as the Michigan border.<\/p>\n<h2>Schools<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/schoolinfo.cps.edu\/schoolprofile\/schooldetails.aspx?SchoolId=609951\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ariel Elementary Community Academy<\/a> is the primary public elementary school in North Kenwood. Founded in 1996, the Academy has small class sizes and offers individualized instruction and opportunities for acceleration and enrichment. It has programs that include a finance and investment curriculum, high school credit for algebra, economics, biology, and Spanish. In addition, there are a handful of private schools in the area, giving parents yet another alternative, including the notable <a href=\"http:\/\/www.uchicagocharter.org\/page.cfm?p=501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University of Chicago Charter School<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cambridgechicago.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Cambridge School<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/anconaschool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Ancona School<\/a>. There is also the nationally renowned <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kenwoodacademy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kenwood Academy High School<\/a>\u00a0as well as the <a href=\"http:\/\/newkcp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Martin Luther King College Prep High School<\/a> serving the community.<\/p>\n<h2>Cost of Living<\/h2>\n<p>The community of Kenwood is one of the most reasonably priced neighborhoods in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago<\/a>, though much less so along the lakefront. Average rents in the area ($1,274) remain below the city\u2019s average ($1,943) and considering its proximity to the lake, North Kenwood offers a much cheaper alternative to the higher-priced communities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/lincoln-park-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lincoln Park<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/gold-coast-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gold Coast<\/a> and is just as convenient for the city\u2019s central business district.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments\/il\/chicago\/4631-s-lake-park\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36849 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4631-S.-Lake-Park-Apartments-via-Google-Maps-IL.jpg\" alt=\"South Lake Park Avenue\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4631-S.-Lake-Park-Apartments-via-Google-Maps-IL.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4631-S.-Lake-Park-Apartments-via-Google-Maps-IL.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4631-S.-Lake-Park-Apartments-via-Google-Maps-IL.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4631-S.-Lake-Park-Apartments-via-Google-Maps-IL.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Housing Stock<\/h2>\n<p>Like its neighbor to the south, Hyde Park, North Kenwood retains a bucolic and serene profile due to its <strong>tree-lined boulevards<\/strong> and <strong>grand old houses<\/strong>. Also like its neighbor, North Kenwood is one of the smaller communities, with approximately 30,000 residents in a 1 square mile area, which means it too is one of the least dense communities along Chicago\u2019s lakefront. Of course, given its history you will find a considerable number of <strong>older, well-built single-family homes<\/strong> and <strong>historic walk-up apartment buildings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/north-kenwood-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What You Can Rent in North Kenwood<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>There are numerous apartment buildings in North Kenwood, distinctively characteristic of the early to mid-20th century, when many of them were built. Whereas the average rent in the Kenwood area is $1,274, according to Yardi Matrix, it\u2019s not unusual to find 3-bedroom apartments or condos that are in the $1,000 price range.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments\/il\/chicago\/4631-s-lake-park\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apartment Spotlight: 4631 S. Lake Park<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Located only steps away from the Lakefront Trail and the Metra stop at 47th Street, this charming 3-story brick courtyard building offers both 1- and 3-bedroom apartments at incredibly affordable prices. Three-bedroom units at this community start at $875. Each building features buzzer systems and upgraded security as well as new carpets throughout and ceramic tiles in the kitchen. Heat and appliances are included.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-36854 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4631-S.-Lake-Park-Apartments-in-Chicago.jpg\" alt=\"4631 S. Lake Park Apartments in North Kenwood Chicago IL\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4631-S.-Lake-Park-Apartments-in-Chicago.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4631-S.-Lake-Park-Apartments-in-Chicago.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4631-S.-Lake-Park-Apartments-in-Chicago.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2016\/01\/4631-S.-Lake-Park-Apartments-in-Chicago.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Local Attractions<\/h2>\n<p>Not convinced yet? In addition to the incredible historic architecture, it\u2019s also a neighbor to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-hyde-park-chicago-a-college-town-on-the-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hyde Park community<\/a> on the south and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/bronzeville-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bronzeville neighborhood<\/a> directly to the west and all the cultural amenities in those communities. Yet North Kenwood has its own special attractions such as the <a href=\"http:\/\/blackpearl.org\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black Pearl Cultural Center<\/a>, which &#8220;provides opportunities in art, culture and entrepreneurship to youth, adults and families across Chicago&#8221;. Then there\u2019s the unique <a href=\"http:\/\/faieafrikanart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Faie Afrikan Art Gallery<\/a>, which &#8220;showcases outstanding pieces from the Western, Eastern, Central and Southern Regions of Africa&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>As for <strong>great food<\/strong> there\u2019s an array of places just a couple blocks to the west along what is becoming a very trendy East 47th Street strip. And in the summer just walk on over to the the annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.57thstreetartfair.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">57th Street Art Fair<\/a> &#8211; the Midwest&#8217;s oldest juried art fair &#8211; as well as the annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hydeparkjazzfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hyde Park Jazz Festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>So What Are You Waiting For?<\/h2>\n<p>Ensconced in one of Chicago\u2019s most architecturally significant neighborhoods, adjacent to its beautiful lakefront, one can hardly ask for more. Yet there is more, with the convenience of great public transportation, plenty of culture, shopping, and entertainment. There\u2019s little not to like in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/north-kenwood-chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Kenwood<\/a> Landmark District. So find your ideal place at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> www.rentcafe.com<\/a> and you too can have it all!<\/p>\n<p>Check out more <strong>Chicago neighborhood guides<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/rogers-park-chicago-neighborhood-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rogers Park, Chicago: The City\u2019s Best Kept Secret<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-hyde-park-chicago-a-college-town-on-the-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hyde Park, Chicago: A College Town on the Lake<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-lakeview-east-chicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lakeview East, Chicago: Nightlife, Classic Architecture, The Arts, and So Much More!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-bucktown-one-of-chicagos-trendiest-neigborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bucktown, Chicago \u2013 One of the City\u2019s Trendiest Neighborhoods<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-ravenswood-chicago-a-family-neighborhood-with-old-world-charm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ravenswood, Chicago: A Family Neighborhood with Old World Charm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/cities\/living-in-west-lakeview-a-lively-chicago-neighborhood-chock-full-of-old-world-charm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Living in West Lakeview, a Lively Chicago Neighborhood Chock-Full of Old World Charm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Contributor: Don Gordon is an accomplished author and copywriter, having written two books, university course content, political speeches, and press releases.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s one thing to live in a historically significant building. It\u2019s quite another to live in an entire district that looks like it\u2019s from the past, but North Kenwood is just such a neighborhood. Designated by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks in June 1993 as a Chicago Landmark District, the community is noteworthy for its&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":36858,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[38841,38985],"class_list":["post-36762","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-resources","tag-chicago-il-local-guides","tag-neighborhoods","gallery-content-unit"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.4 (Yoast SEO v24.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Quick Guide to Living in Chicago\u2019s North Kenwood Neighborhood<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If living in or amongst exemplary architecture makes you tick, then you need look no further than Chicago&#039;s North Kenwood neighborhood. 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