Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (5,851 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Chicago, IL Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Chicago, IL

There are currently 110242 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Chicago, IL area.The three Chicago neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are North Lakefront, Northwest Chicago, and Downtown Chicago. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Chicago Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
North Lakefront4/42753$17,586
Northwest Chicago4/41812$18,702
Downtown Chicago4/41599$29,526
Southwest Chicago4/41475$29,526
Parc Chesnut4/4949$19,304
Lakeview4/4719$5,975
Far North Chicago4/4699$3,400
Magnificent Mile4/4696$23,297
River West4/4681$17,586
Tri Taylor4/4681$29,526

Pet Friendliest Chicago Apartments for Rent

The Chicago Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Alta in the West Loop neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. 1401 S. State in the South Loop neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Alta4/4West Loop$2,032
1401 S. State4/4South Loop$1,979
4450 Sheridan Park Apartments4/4Uptown Chicago$2,700
The Sinclair4/4Old Town$2,797
Monroe Aberdeen Place4/4West Loop$4,170
Buckingham4/4Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor$1,740
North Oak Lofts4/4Galewood$2,475
6700NORTH4/4Galewood$2,595
Scio at the Medical District3.8/4Little Italy$2,062
Cityfront Place3.8/4Streeterville$2,400

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Chicago, IL

The lowest priced Chicago apartment at a property that allows pets is the a3-buck 1 Bed Model at Buckingham in the Metropolitan Square neighborhood starting from $1,740. The second cheapest Chicago Pet Friendly apartment is the A14 Model at 1401 S. State, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,263 in the Near South Side neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Chicago apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Buckinghama3-buck$1,740
1401 S. StateA14$2,263
Boutique Flats1 Bed 1 Bath$2,350
6700NORTH2 Bed / 2 Bath$2,595
4450 Sheridan Park Apartments2 bed - 4452 Sheridan$2,700
AltaWest 02$2,755
The SinclairStudio-S1$2,797
North Oak LoftsD3$2,936
The Lofts & Residences2 Bed, 2 Bath$3,399
Monroe Aberdeen PlaceC2$4,752

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Chicago Overview

Chicago is one of the largest and liveliest cities in the United States with a thriving economy, an active nightlife and some of the world's most historic buildings and landmarks making it a very popular place to call home. The school system and metropolitan offerings make Chicago one of the best places to live in the Midwest in addition to being a premiere tourist destination. The options for cheap apartments in Chicago as well as rental homes, condos, and townhomes in the area make it a renters dream come true.

Why live in Chicago, IL?

With its numerous shops and local cuisine, a bustling nightlife, a strong economy and an efficient if busy transportation system, Chicago is truly the gem of the Midwest. While school districts vary from one area to the next, Chicago is a hub for some of the world's best schools, universities and hospitals, making it an ideal place to settle down. As home to some of the leading universities in the world, Chicago offers plenty of opportunities for its residents to grow up, get an education and find work in its diverse and thriving economy.

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Getting Around Chicago, IL

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Chicago Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Chicago?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Chicago is at 6246 S. King Dr. listed at $575.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Chicago Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Chicago is $2,513.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 10,000 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at 1435 N Dearborn St, Unit B4.

What is the average size for Chicago Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Chicago is currently at 894 sq ft.

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