Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (1,029 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Southwest Chicago area of Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

Lake Meadows Apartments

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AMLI West Loop

Arrive South Loop

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AMLI Lofts

5550 S Dorchester

Sentral Michigan Avenue
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1001 South State

East Park Tower

Fisher Building Apartments

Arrive Michigan Avenue

Prairie Shores

4611 S Ellis Ave

ONE333
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1400 Wabash

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Imprint

Porte

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Coeval

820 Michigan by 3L Living

Woodlawn Court

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The Van Buren

Monroe Aberdeen Place

The Shelby
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21st Street Lofts by 3L Living

Arrive LEX

Tailor Lofts Student Living

The Flamingo Apartments

812 West Adams

The Avra West Loop

The Rosie

The Grand Central

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1401 S. State
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Museum Walk Apartments

Park Boulevard 2B

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Neveseno

Eleven40

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The Cooper

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727 West Madison

River City Apartments

The Elle Apartments

1000 South Clark

Gateway West Loop
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Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Chicago Studio Apartments | $1,866 | $600 | $9,922 |
| Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,226 | $700 | $8,957 |
| Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,746 | $989 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,444 | $2,695 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $14,596 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 1029 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Most Pet Friendly Southwest Chicago Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Southwest 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 $2,236 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Bishop Street Lofts scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,195. Here are the most Pet Friendly Southwest Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 S. State | 4/4 | South Loop | $2,236 |
| Bishop Street Lofts | 4/4 | Pilsen | $2,195 |
| AMLI Lofts | 3.8/4 | South Loop | $2,401 |
| Scio at the Medical District | 3.8/4 | Little Italy | $1,925 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | 3.8/4 | South Loop | $2,895 |
| 1000 South Clark | 3.8/4 | South Loop | $2,507 |
| 111-113 Harrison St | 3.8/4 | Oak Park | $1,850 |
| The Cooper | 3.8/4 | South Loop | $2,243 |
| LUELLA | 3.8/4 | South Chicago | $1,200 |
| Southland Village | 3.6/4 | Washington Park | $1,200 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Southwest Chicago
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Southwest Chicago of Southwest Chicago is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Southland Village, which is a 2 Beds unit starting from $1,200. The second cheapest Southwest Chicago Pet Friendly apartment is the 2/1 2 Beds unit at LUELLA starting at $1,200. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Southwest Chicago apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Southland Village | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $1,200 |
| LUELLA | 2/1 | $1,200 |
| 111-113 Harrison St | Apartment 113-1 | $1,850 |
| 1401 S. State | A12 | $2,236 |
| The Cooper | Studio-1A-5 | $2,243 |
| Scio at the Medical District | One Bedroom B1 | $2,264 |
| 1000 South Clark | 17 | $2,523 |
| AMLI Lofts | E200 | $2,613 |
| NEMA Chicago | 1-J | $2,878 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | B | $2,937 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #10
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL
Talman Elementary School
Gage Park High School
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Family-Friendly Rating
Renting with young children? Amongst all of the submarkets in Chicago, Southwest Chicago is known as amongst the finest submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated education resources for the kids to attend.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the outdoors? this area is a highly-rated neighborhood for access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Have dogs and cats? This area has come to be one of the finest communities for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Southwest Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Southwest Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Southwest Chicago is at 6246 S. King Dr. listed at $600.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Southwest Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Southwest Chicago is $2,554.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Southwest Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Chicago is a 3,276 square feet unit starting from $1,973 at Imprint.
What is the average size for Southwest Chicago Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Southwest Chicago is currently at 838 sq ft.
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