Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (4,909 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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AMLI West Loop
$2,504 - $6,895
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AMLI West Loop

205 S PeoriaChicago, IL 60607
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AMLI Lofts
$2,401 - $6,550
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AMLI Lofts

850 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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Hubbard Place
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$2,756 - $6,571
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Hubbard Place

360 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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SoNo East
$2,370 - $4,285
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SoNo East

840 W Blackhawk StChicago, IL 60642
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One Superior Place
$2,445 - $4,486
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One Superior Place

1 W Superior StChicago, IL 60654
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Flora
$2,249 - $28,969
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Flora

1114 W Carroll AveChicago, IL 60607
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Spoke
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$2,310 - $5,250
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Spoke

728 N Morgan StChicago, IL 60642
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The Clark
$3,120
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The Clark

1201 N Clark StChicago, IL 60610
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1001 South State
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$2,378 - $10,005
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1001 South State

1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Chicago, IL

There are currently 113955 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 Northwest Chicago. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Chicago Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
North Lakefront4/41662$5,750
Southwest Chicago4/41282$26,968
Northwest Chicago4/41112$4,000
Downtown Chicago4/41042$26,968
South Lakefront4/4703$3,800
Parc Chesnut4/4660$13,131
River West4/4535$6,200
Far North Chicago4/4482$4,000
Chicago Loop4/4475$26,968
Lakeview4/4432$5,750

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$2,259
1401 S. State4/4South Loop$2,236
Evanston Neighborhood Properties4/4Evanston$1,595
Bishop Street Lofts4/4Pilsen$2,195
The Sinclair4/4Old Town$2,708
465 North Park4/4Streeterville$2,702
North Oak Lofts4/4Galewood$2,584
Porter4/4Oak Park$2,070
Scio at the Medical District3.8/4Little Italy$1,925
AMLI Lofts3.8/4South Loop$2,401

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Chicago, IL

The lowest priced Chicago apartment at a property that allows pets is the 2/1 2 Beds Model at LUELLA in the South Chicago neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second cheapest Chicago Pet Friendly apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Winthrop Manor, which is a Studio starting at $1,300 in the Edgewater neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Chicago apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
LUELLA2/1$1,200
Winthrop Manor0BR/1.0BA$1,300
The Lawrence HouseA1$1,345
Evanston Neighborhood PropertiesStudio$1,595
PorterStudio-A1L$2,170
1401 S. StateA12$2,236
465 North ParkStudio-S1-2$2,702
North Oak LoftsC4$2,734
The Sinclair1 Bed/1 Bath-1B-1$3,301
AltaEast 01$3,775

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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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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 $600.

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

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Chicago is $2,766.

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 $1,775 at 3600 W Sunnyside Ave, Unit 2.

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 886 sq ft.

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