
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (239 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Central Chicago area of Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Sentral Michigan Avenue

Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

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1001 South State

Marquee at Block 37

Arrive South Loop

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AMLI Lofts

626 on the Park

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1400 Wabash

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Imprint

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Coeval

820 Michigan by 3L Living

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Neveseno

The Grand Central

Eleven40

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The Cooper

River City Apartments

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1000 South Clark

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1401 S. State

The Regal Apartments

1407 on Michigan

Millennium on LaSalle

215 West Apartments

2001 S State St

777 South State

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The Reed

The Alfred
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Roosevelt Collection Lofts

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

1000M Apartments

330 S. Wells St

Pittsfield Apartments

20 N State St, Unit 309

1816 S Indiana Ave

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1002 S Michigan Ave, Unit 5001-A

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1234 S Michigan Ave, Unit 2512

1900 S Clark St, Unit 305
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700 S Clark St, Unit 13D

212 W Washington St, Unit 1413

130 N Garland Ct

1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 27G

630 S Clark St, Unit 3711

1322 S Wabash Ave

20 N State St, Unit 1139

235 W Van Buren St

22 N State St, Unit 43c

1717 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1307
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Central Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,563 | $1,700 | $6,532 |
| Central Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $1,750 | $9,075 |
| Central Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,965 | $1,819 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,390 | $1,411 | $10,000+ |
| Central Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 239 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Most Pet Friendly Central Chicago Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Central Chicago area of Chicago, IL that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is 1401 S. State with prices starting from $2,332 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. 1000 South Clark scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,659. Here are the most Pet Friendly Central Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 S. State | 4/4 | South Loop | $2,332 |
| 1000 South Clark | 3.8/4 | South Loop | $2,659 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | 3.8/4 | South Loop | $2,588 |
| AMLI Lofts | 3.6/4 | South Loop | $2,321 |
| NEMA Chicago | 3.6/4 | Grant Park | $2,735 |
| The Cooper | 3.6/4 | South Loop | $2,133 |
| 1407 on Michigan | 3.4/4 | South Loop | $2,236 |
| The Elle Apartments | 3.2/4 | South Loop | $2,056 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | 3.2/4 | Grant Park | $1,875 |
| The Grand Central | 3.2/4 | South Loop | $2,203 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Central Chicago
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Central Chicago of Central Chicago is the 540 Model at The Elle Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,136. The second cheapest Central Chicago Pet Friendly apartment is the 1bd 1ba 10 1 Bed unit at Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave starting at $2,220. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Central Chicago apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Elle Apartments | 540 | $2,136 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | 1bd 1ba 10 | $2,220 |
| The Grand Central | S1 | $2,243 |
| AMLI Lofts | E100 | $2,321 |
| The Cooper | Studio-1A-5 | $2,328 |
| 1401 S. State | A8 | $2,462 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | A | $2,805 |
| NEMA Chicago | S-C | $2,994 |
| 1000 South Clark | 14 | $4,016 |
| 1407 on Michigan | B2 | $4,281 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #29
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Central Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Central Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Central Chicago is at 626 on the Park listed at $1,199.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Central Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Central Chicago is $4,212.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Central Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Central Chicago is a 3,276 square feet unit starting from $1,973 at Imprint.
What is the average size for Central Chicago Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Central Chicago is currently at 555 sq ft.
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