
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,000 (238 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
Apartments for rent in Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


5035 S King Dr

Hyde Park / Kenwood

6301 N Winthrop Ave

73rd St

Ohio Commons

1643-1653 E 85th Pl

913-915 W Sheridan Rd

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Shorewind Court Apartments

7953-7959 S Dobson Ave

New Venture Realty South Shore Apartments

1441 W Howard St

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5801 S Sacramento Ave

Damen Apartments

1055 W. Catalpa Ave.

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Gray Apartments

1104 W Columbia

6238 S Western

Pine North

2616 N. Hampden Court

Cicero Senior Lofts

10901 S Vernon

1525 W Estes Ave

5634 N Kenmore Ave
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7516-7524 N Seeley Ave

620 W. Surf

Morse Apartments

6726 N Glenwood Ave

The Carolan Apartments

301-313 N. Austin Blvd.

8000-02 S. Lafayette Avenue

4641 N Paulina St

6031 N Kenmore Ave

4915 S Drexel Apartments
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3000 W Marquette Rd

Bennett Apartments

7051 S Bennett Ave

1624-1626 W Morse Ave

Catherine Courts

549 W. Aldine

7834 S Coles

815-823 W Bradley Pl

The Max Apartments

Kedvale Systems
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,044 | $595 | $8,604 |
| Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,478 | $640 | $9,987 |
| Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $762 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,724 | $883 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,719 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,472 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $6,960 | $6,700 | $7,350 |
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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 $2,811.
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 $1,800 at 1022 W Fry St.
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 898 sq ft.
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