Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (10,533 Rentals)

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Northwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Chicago, Chicago, IL

Ranked #3

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Chicago. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with young children? this neighborhood is known as a leading neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to the best-rated schools.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and green spaces? this neighborhood is a highly-rated area for nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood has established a name for itself as one of the best higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, proximity to great shopping areas, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area is now ranked as one of the finest communities for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Chicago

How much are Studio apartments in Northwest Chicago?

There are currently 988 Studio Apartments in Northwest Chicago with rent ranges from $805 to $7,500 with an average price of $1,636.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Northwest Chicago Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Chicago ranges from $995 to $9,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,062.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Chicago cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Northwest Chicago range from $900 to $18,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,582.

How expensive are Northwest Chicago Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 1,674 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Northwest Chicago on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $12,000 - averaging $2,837 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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