Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (5,535 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chicago Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $2,145 | $532 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,425 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,036 | $1,049 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,160 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,137 | $1,500 | $6,200 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Chicago, IL
There are currently 111439 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Chicago, IL area.The three Chicago neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are North Lakefront, Downtown Chicago, and Southwest Chicago. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Chicago Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
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North Lakefront | 4/4 | 2283 | $4,287 |
Downtown Chicago | 4/4 | 2021 | $6,108 |
Southwest Chicago | 4/4 | 1590 | $3,775 |
Parc Chesnut | 4/4 | 1170 | $6,671 |
Chicago Loop | 4/4 | 997 | $6,291 |
Northwest Chicago | 4/4 | 986 | $4,243 |
Library Tower | 4/4 | 941 | $6,247 |
Printer's Row | 4/4 | 924 | $6,325 |
River West | 4/4 | 855 | $5,802 |
Magnificent Mile | 4/4 | 768 | $14,250 |
Pet Friendliest Chicago Apartments for Rent
The Chicago Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Alta at K Station in the West Loop neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. 1401 S. State in the South Loop neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Chicago apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Alta at K Station | 4/4 | West Loop | $1,975 |
1401 S. State | 4/4 | South Loop | $2,283 |
4450 Sheridan Park Apartments | 4/4 | Uptown Chicago | $2,800 |
Hollywood Beach | 4/4 | Edgewater | $1,750 |
1000 South Clark | 4/4 | South Loop | $2,006 |
The Sinclair | 4/4 | Old Town | $2,548 |
465 North Park | 4/4 | Streeterville | $2,494 |
Scio at the Medical District | 3.8/4 | Little Italy | $1,857 |
Cityfront Place | 3.8/4 | Streeterville | $1,989 |
Cortland River North | 3.8/4 | River North | $2,864 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Chicago, IL
The lowest priced Chicago apartment at a property that allows pets is the 0BR/1.0BA Studio Model at Winthrop Manor in the Edgewater neighborhood starting from $1,160. The second cheapest Chicago Pet Friendly apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Hollywood Beach, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,750 in the Edgewater neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Chicago apartments.
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Winthrop Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,160 |
Hollywood Beach | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,750 |
Alta at K Station | West 09 & 10 | $1,975 |
1000 South Clark | Studio ST 16 | $2,006 |
1401 S. State | A13-R | $2,283 |
Eleven33 | 1B | $2,418 |
Porter | 1 Bed/1 Bath-B3R | $2,500 |
465 North Park | Studio-Convertible-S2 | $2,620 |
The Sinclair | 1 Bed/1 Bath-1C-2 | $2,942 |
The Lofts & Residences | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | $3,399 |
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Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
66 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Chicago is at Canvas at Leland Plaza listed at $532.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Chicago is $2,529.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 6,439 square feet unit starting from $2,151 at 369 Grand by Onni.
What is the average size for Chicago Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Chicago is currently at 860 sq ft.
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