
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (6,842 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chicago Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,074 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,638 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,207 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,706 | $825 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,667 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,395 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,995 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Chicago, IL
There are currently 117036 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, Southwest Chicago, and Downtown Chicago. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Chicago Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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North Lakefront | 4/4 | 2280 | $6,995 |
Southwest Chicago | 4/4 | 1813 | $3,300 |
Downtown Chicago | 4/4 | 1525 | $5,243 |
Northwest Chicago | 4/4 | 1425 | $4,000 |
South Lakefront | 4/4 | 890 | $3,895 |
Parc Chesnut | 4/4 | 868 | $12,899 |
Far North Chicago | 4/4 | 716 | $4,000 |
Chicago Loop | 4/4 | 670 | $6,847 |
River West | 4/4 | 601 | $5,000 |
Library Tower | 4/4 | 595 | $6,600 |
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 Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Alta | 4/4 | West Loop | $1,995 |
1401 S. State | 4/4 | South Loop | $2,282 |
4450 Sheridan Park Apartments | 4/4 | Uptown Chicago | $2,800 |
The Sinclair | 4/4 | Old Town | $2,273 |
Buckingham | 4/4 | Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor | $2,305 |
1833 N Sawyer Ave | 4/4 | Logan Square | $2,695 |
North Oak Lofts | 4/4 | Galewood | $2,575 |
Scio at the Medical District | 3.8/4 | Little Italy | $2,059 |
Winthrop Manor | 3.8/4 | Edgewater | $1,160 |
Left Bank | 3.8/4 | West Loop | $2,424 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Chicago, IL
The lowest priced Chicago apartment at a property that allows pets is the 0BR/1.0BA Studio Model at Winthrop Manor in the Edgewater neighborhood starting from $1,160. The second cheapest Chicago Pet Friendly apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Hollywood Beach, which is a Studio starting at $1,200 in the Edgewater neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Chicago apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Winthrop Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,160 |
Hollywood Beach | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,200 |
Eleven33 | 1E | $2,197 |
Scio at the Medical District | One Bedroom B1 | $2,213 |
1401 S. State | A12-R | $2,282 |
Porter | 1 Bed/1 Bath-B3L | $2,350 |
Buckingham | b5b-buck | $2,360 |
North Oak Lofts | Carya | $2,575 |
1833 N Sawyer Ave | 2nd Floor | $2,695 |
The Lofts & Residences | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | $3,399 |
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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
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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 $2,713.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,550 at 1907 S Racine Ave, Unit # 02F.
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 981 sq ft.
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