
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (333 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the River West area of Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


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Lake and Wells

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Onni Fulton Market

369 Grand by Onni

The Sinclair

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Alta

Acclaim on North Avenue

Arthur on Aberdeen
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River West, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River West Studio Apartments | $2,555 | $1,434 | $4,560 |
| River West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| River West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,790 | $1,560 | $10,000+ |
| River West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,667 | $2,550 | $10,000+ |
| River West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,806 | $1,349 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 333 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the River West Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Most Pet Friendly River West Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the River West area of Chicago, IL that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Alta with prices starting from $2,096 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. The Sinclair scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $3,065. Here are the most Pet Friendly River West apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta | 4/4 | West Loop | $2,096 |
| The Sinclair | 4/4 | Old Town | $3,065 |
| 1337 W. Walton | 4/4 | Ukrainian Village | $3,375 |
| 318 W Grand Ave | 3.6/4 | River North | $3,995 |
| The Residences at NewCity | 3.4/4 | Goose Island | $3,039 |
| Cassidy on Canal | 3.4/4 | West Loop | $2,391 |
| Chestnut Tower Apartments | 3.2/4 | Near North Side | $2,220 |
| The Scott Residences | 3.2/4 | Old Town | $2,961 |
| TRIO Apartments | 3.2/4 | West Loop | $2,572 |
| K2 Apartments | 3.2/4 | West Loop | $2,122 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in River West
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the River West of River West is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Inside Info Fremont, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $2,275. The second cheapest River West Pet Friendly apartment is the S4 Studio unit at Arthur on Aberdeen starting at $2,299. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly River West apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Info Fremont | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,275 |
| Arthur on Aberdeen | S4 | $2,299 |
| Spoke | S2 | $2,375 |
| The Gallery on Wells | gacnv04c | $2,460 |
| Seven 10 West | 704 | $2,530 |
| The Sinclair | 1 Bed/1 Bath-1D-1 | $3,065 |
| The Residences at NewCity | One Bedroom D+ | $3,305 |
| 1337 W. Walton | #1R | $3,375 |
| Cassidy on Canal | 1 Bedroom 09 | $3,479 |
| 318 W Grand Ave | 02 | $3,995 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver West, Chicago, IL
Ranked #10
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Outdoors Rating
Love nice outdoor spaces? this area is a highly-rated residential submarket for access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Have dogs and cats? This part of Chicago ranks as one of the finest submarkets for renting with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly River West Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in River West?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in River West is at Post Chicago listed at $1,305.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly River West Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in River West is $4,067.
What is the largest Pet Friendly River West Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in River West is a 4,425 square feet unit starting from $2,258 at 369 Grand by Onni.
What is the average size for River West Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in River West is currently at 776 sq ft.
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