
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Near South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (147 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Near South Side area of Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Arrive Michigan Avenue

NEMA Chicago

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1001 South State

Arrive South Loop

Astoria Tower

Prairie Shores

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1400 Wabash

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Coeval

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30 East Roosevelt

The Shelby

Arrive LEX

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Neveseno

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1000 South Clark

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1407 on Michigan

Prairie CoLiving

2001 S State St

2010 S. Wabash Ave

2036 S Michigan Avenue

Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave

2101 Michigan

Vesta Lofts Apartments

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Eden Commons

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1 E 8th St, Unit 505

801 S Plymouth Ct, Unit 2703

1201 S Prairie Ave

1345 S Wabash Ave, Unit 2203

1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 709

50 E 16th St, Unit 515

50 E 16th St, Unit 515

910 S Michigan Ave, Unit 519

1400 S Michigan Ave, Unit 27G
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1322 S Wabash Ave

1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 23D

2110 S Wabash Ave

1717 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1307

1305 S Michigan Ave

1111 S Wabash Ave, Unit 1605

212 E Cullerton St, Unit 410

1160 S Michigan Ave

1600 S Prairie Ave, Unit 1805

910 S Michigan Ave, Unit 1306
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Near South Side, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near South Side Studio Apartments | $2,496 | $1,084 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,860 | $1,150 | $9,885 |
| Near South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,648 | $1,601 | $6,945 |
| Near South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,825 | $2,004 | $10,000+ |
| Near South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $13,782 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 147 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Near South Side Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Most Pet Friendly Near South Side Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Near South Side area of Chicago, IL that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is 1401 S. State with prices starting from $2,277 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 $2,577. Here are the most Pet Friendly Near South Side apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 S. State | 4/4 | South Loop | $2,277 |
| 1000 South Clark | 3.8/4 | South Loop | $2,577 |
| NEMA Chicago | 3.6/4 | Grant Park | $2,635 |
| 1407 on Michigan | 3.4/4 | South Loop | $2,029 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | 3.2/4 | Grant Park | $1,952 |
| Astoria Tower | 3.2/4 | South Loop | $1,979 |
| The Elle Apartments | 3.2/4 | South Loop | $2,201 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | 3.2/4 | South Loop | $2,588 |
| Vesta Lofts Apartments | 3.2/4 | South Loop | $2,400 |
| 1000M Apartments | 3.2/4 | Grant Park | $2,609 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Near South Side
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Near South Side of Near South Side is the Studio 08A Model at Astoria Tower, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,979. The second cheapest Near South Side Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio 1ba 09 Studio unit at Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave starting at $2,003. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Near South Side apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria Tower | Studio 08A | $1,979 |
| Park Michigan - 1212 S Michigan Ave | Studio 1ba 09 | $2,003 |
| Vesta Lofts Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bth | $2,400 |
| 1401 S. State | A8-R | $2,487 |
| The Elle Apartments | 609 | $2,522 |
| 1000 South Clark | 01 | $2,687 |
| 1407 on Michigan | A6 | $2,746 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | A | $2,790 |
| 1000M Apartments | D4 | $2,915 |
| NEMA Chicago | 2-A | $5,679 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNear South Side, Chicago, IL
Ranked #36
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Near South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Near South Side?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Near South Side is at Prairie Shores listed at $984.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Near South Side Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Near South Side is $3,952.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Near South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Near South Side is a 2,948 square feet unit starting from $2,522 at 1001 South State.
What is the average size for Near South Side Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Near South Side is currently at 669 sq ft.
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