
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL Under $1,600 (1,502 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The 808 Cleveland

Vue53

The Maynard at 5115 N Sheridan

Algonquin Apartments

1100 North Lasalle
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Covington - 4600 N Clarendon Ave

Woodlawn Terrace

MDA Apartments

Straits Row

Lawrence Lofts

The Nest at Lincoln Park West

Park View Apartments

Prairie Shores

14 West Elm Apartments

Lake Meadows Apartments
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Midpointe

Letterman Chicago

30 East Roosevelt

The Flamingo Apartments

The Pavilion

Times Square Apartments

21st Street Lofts by 3L Living
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Westhaven Park Station

Sixty44 Residences

The Teller House

Anderson Point

The Andy

The Deco North Lake Shore

Oakdale Terrace - 525 W Oakdale Ave

Beachwalk Apartments

Buena Terrace - 4242 N Sheridan Rd

Sheridan Tower - 5650 N Sheridan Rd

Grace Street Towers
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Dearborn North

Museum Walk Apartments

The Vivian

Gramercy Row Apartments

Tailor Lofts

Dearborn Plaza

The Edison

Roosevelt Square

1363-67 E. 53rd St.

4180 Marine Terrace Apartments
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 | $2,075 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,669 | $575 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,211 | $875 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,732 | $1,075 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,272 | $1,040 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,092 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,866 | $4,795 | $6,795 |
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Getting Around Chicago, IL
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,626.
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 $1,495 at 2122 W Ainslie St, 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 949 sq ft.
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