
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL from $300 (1,058 Rentals) Page 4 of 22
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1036 N. Dearborn

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501 W Belmont Ave, Unit #6K

The Sutherland

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

1628 Sherwin

5137 W Windsor Ave

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515 W. Briar

Wyndham Apartments

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5542 W Leland Ave, Unit B

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1110 W George St, Unit 005

1742 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit 403

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5425 N Kenmore Ave

7841 S Kingston Ave

6525 S Evans Ave, Unit 1

2256 N. Cleveland

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4542 N Damen Ave, Unit 412

1546 W Jonquil Terrace

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727 W Belmont Ave, Unit #411

1627 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit 4F

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1750 N Humboldt Blvd, Unit 411

1333 W Birchwood Ave, Unit 1333 West Birchwood Ave

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7526-36 S Colfax Ave

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3817 N Fremont St, Unit #212

5135 W Windsor Ave

5487 S Drexel Ave, Unit 2

711 E 92nd Pl, Unit 1

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6347 N Magnolia Ave, Unit 3M

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1609 W Sherwin Ave

3939 W Iowa St

5350-5352 W Division St, Unit 5350-2R

5820 N Sheridan Rd, Unit 305

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4051 W Melrose St

2916 W 64th St, Unit 1

5350 W Division St, Unit 2R

708 W 61st Pl, Unit 1

7041 S Constance Ave, Unit 7047-3B

The Wilson Club

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2630 N. Hampden Court

7331 S Yale Ave, Unit 3A

1826 S Trumbull Ave, Unit Basement Unit

Berteau Manor

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531 W Roscoe St, Unit #487

Dakin Court - 910 W Dakin St

Sheridan Tower - 5650 N Sheridan Rd

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441 W. Barry

520-28 W. Surf St.

Algonquin Apartments

4614 N Paulina

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4838 N Damen Ave, Unit 206
Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,040 | $595 | $9,919 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $640 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,748 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,150 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,113 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $13,256 | $6,700 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chicago is under $724.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Chicago is Stead 220 Chicago which is listed at $375, while the average apartment in Chicago costs $6,666.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chicago?
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 2,185 regular apartments in Chicago 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 Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Chicago have an average cost of $462 which is $6,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chicago.
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I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago
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With world-class museums lining its streets, Chicago is a place people go to learn. It’s not surprising, therefore, that it’s also home to multiple colleges and universities with national and global reputations.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.