
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the River East Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (580 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the River East area of Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Cascade

Marlowe

ONE Old Town Park

Residences at 8 East Huron

Century Tower

21 E Chestnut

Marquee at Block 37

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Coast at Lakeshore East

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One Superior Place

ReNew Waterside

The Streeter

Aqua at Lakeshore East

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Arrive Streeterville

North Harbor Tower

63 E Lake

Fisher Building Apartments

1100 North Lasalle

868 N. Wells

920 N Wells

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AMLI 808
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State and Grand

500 Lake Shore Drive

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Lake and Wells

Lake Shore Plaza

Asbury Plaza

Elm Street Plaza

871 N Franklin

Wacker Place

One Chicago
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465 North Park

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The Sinclair

Chateau on Wells

73 East Lake

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1133 N. Dearborn

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100 W. Chestnut

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OneEleven

Marina City

220 WIL

Chestnut Place
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River East, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River East Studio Apartments | $2,596 | $1,315 | $9,999 |
| River East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $1,450 | $6,994 |
| River East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,688 | $1,819 | $10,000+ |
| River East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,116 | $1,411 | $10,000+ |
| River East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,968 | $1,390 | $10,000+ |
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Most Pet Friendly River East Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the River East area of Chicago, IL that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is ReNew Waterside with prices starting from $2,389 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. One East Delaware scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,314. Here are the most Pet Friendly River East apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReNew Waterside | 4/4 | Streeterville | $2,389 |
| One East Delaware | 4/4 | Gold Coast | $2,314 |
| The Sinclair | 4/4 | Old Town | $2,507 |
| 465 North Park | 4/4 | Streeterville | $2,880 |
| Cityfront Place | 3.8/4 | Streeterville | $2,750 |
| One Superior Place | 3.6/4 | River North | $2,356 |
| Coast at Lakeshore East | 3.6/4 | Lake Shore East | $2,475 |
| Coast at Lakeshore East | 3.6/4 | Lakeshore East | $2,475 |
| 10 E. Ontario St. | 3.6/4 | River North | $2,100 |
| Lofts At River East | 3.4/4 | Streeterville | $2,935 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in River East
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the River East of River East is the Studio / 07 Model at One Superior Place, which is a Studio unit starting from $2,356. The second cheapest River East Pet Friendly apartment is the Sx1C Studio unit at Coast at Lakeshore East starting at $2,461. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly River East apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| One Superior Place | Studio / 07 | $2,356 |
| Coast at Lakeshore East | Sx1C | $2,461 |
| The Sinclair | Studio-S1 | $2,507 |
| Cascade | cast01a | $2,637 |
| Cityfront Place | C13 | $2,750 |
| One East Delaware | Junior 1 Bed 1 Bath E | $2,752 |
| State & Chestnut | A2 | $2,896 |
| 465 North Park | Studio-S3 | $2,942 |
| 10 E. Ontario St. | 2 Bedroom | $3,600 |
| ReNew Waterside | 3E City View | $5,669 |
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Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have children? Amongst all of the communities in Chicago, River East has come to be one of the best-regarded submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, trails and recreation, and access to the best education.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with parks, paths, and trails is critically important. This section of town is providing great access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Pet owners, listen up! this area of town is one of our favorite communities for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly River East Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in River East?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in River East is at Gramercy Row Apartments listed at $1,324.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly River East Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in River East is $4,307.
What is the largest Pet Friendly River East Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in River East is a 4,375 square feet unit starting from $1,896 at ONE Old Town Park.
What is the average size for River East Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in River East is currently at 667 sq ft.
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