Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (4,808 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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Flora
$2,461 - $13,571
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Flora

1114 W Carroll AveChicago, IL 60607
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AMLI West Loop
$2,954 - $7,305
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AMLI West Loop

205 S PeoriaChicago, IL 60607
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1001 South State
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$2,397 - $9,026
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1001 South State

1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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AMLI Lofts
$2,531 - $5,838
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AMLI Lofts

850 S Clark StChicago, IL 60605
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AMLI River North
$2,610 - $6,990
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AMLI River North

71 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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Hubbard Place
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$2,391 - $6,913
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Hubbard Place

360 W Hubbard StChicago, IL 60654
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Chicago, IL Local Guide

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Chicago, IL

There are currently 113446 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:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
North Lakefront4/41472$23,611
Southwest Chicago4/41378$18,407
Downtown Chicago4/41085$23,611
Northwest Chicago4/4911$10,418
South Lakefront4/4780$4,150
Parc Chesnut4/4702$23,611
River West4/4530$13,717
Chicago Loop4/4506$5,997
Library Tower4/4476$5,207
Printer's Row4/4461$5,333

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$2,096
1401 S. State4/4South Loop$2,301
4450 Sheridan Park Apartments4/4Uptown Chicago$2,700
Bishop Street Lofts4/4Pilsen$2,195
The Sinclair4/4Old Town$3,132
1337 W. Walton4/4Ukrainian Village$3,375
Ellison4/4Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor$2,247
North Oak Lofts4/4Galewood$2,469
Scio at the Medical District3.8/4Little Italy$2,160
Cityfront Place3.8/4Streeterville$2,350

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Chicago, IL

The lowest priced Chicago apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio ADA-A1.1 Studio Model at Porter in the Downtown Oak Park neighborhood starting from $2,170. The second cheapest Chicago Pet Friendly apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Bishop Street Lofts, which is a 1 Bed starting at $2,195 in the University Village neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Chicago apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
PorterStudio ADA-A1.1$2,170
Bishop Street LoftsOne Bedroom$2,195
1401 S. StateA13-R$2,462
AltaWest 07 & 12$2,650
4450 Sheridan Park Apartments4450 Sheridan 2 bed 2 bath$2,700
EllisonA8D$2,770
Cheltenham Court MansionsB Tier$2,995
North Oak LoftsD2$3,109
The Sinclair1 Bed/1 Bath-1B-1$3,132
1337 W. Walton#1R$3,375

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Best Neighborhoods to Rent in Near Chicago's Top Employers: A Guide for Renters

A Local Expert's Guide to The 10 Best Chicago Neighborhoods near Major Local Employers. Find your perfect Chicago, IL apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Chicago

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 $2,751.

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 $4,995 at 3049 N Clybourn Ave, Unit #1.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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.

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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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Whenever life takes me into the city, I’m always impressed with the sheer amount of industry and commerce that it holds. With all of that commerce comes a wide range of employment options.

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From Lake Shore Drive to the O’Hare Airport, the city of Chicago is a study in diversity, resilience, and culture.

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