Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL(4,694 Rentals)

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Chicago, IL

There are currently 67165 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:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
North Lakefront4/43820$5,345
Downtown Chicago4/43560$4,780
Southwest Chicago4/42220$4,000
Parc Chesnut4/42135$5,610
Chicago Loop4/41822$4,850
River West4/41530$5,273
Northwest Chicago4/41490$4,195
Magnificent Mile4/41397$14,250
River East4/41357$4,821
Tri Taylor4/41067$3,500

Pet Friendliest Chicago Apartments for Rent

The Chicago Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is E2 in the Downtown Evanston 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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
E24/4Downtown Evanston$2,379
1401 S. State4/4South Loop$2,450
4450 Sheridan Park Apartments4/4Uptown Chicago$2,800
Left Bank4/4West Loop$2,264
Hollywood Beach4/4Edgewater$1,700
1000 South Clark4/4South Loop$2,052
The Sinclair4/4Old Town$2,413
465 North Park4/4Streeterville$2,275
Scio at the Medical District3.8/4Little Italy$1,784
TRIO Apartments3.8/4West Loop$2,190

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Chicago, IL

The lowest priced Chicago apartment at a property that allows pets is the Studio Studio Model at 6954 N Sheridan Rd in the Southeast Evanston neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second cheapest Chicago Pet Friendly apartment is the C3 Model at The Lawrence House, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,495 in the Uptown Chicago neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Chicago apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
6954 N Sheridan RdStudio$1,200
The Lawrence HouseC3$1,495
Hollywood Beach1BR/1.0BA$1,700
Left BankStudio-0a1 Convertible-621$2,264
1000 South Clark1 Bed/1 Bath 1b 01$2,266
465 North ParkStudio-S5$2,290
E2S2-Studio$2,379
1401 S. StateA13$2,450
4450 Sheridan Park Apartments2 bedroom - Remodeled$2,800
The Sinclair1 Bed/1 Bath-1A-1$2,807

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Chicago Overview

Chicago is one of the largest and liveliest cities in the United States with a thriving economy, an active nightlife and some of the world's most historic buildings and landmarks making it a very popular place to call home. The school system and metropolitan offerings make Chicago one of the best places to live in the Midwest in addition to being a premiere tourist destination. The options for cheap apartments in Chicago as well as rental homes, condos, and townhomes in the area make it a renters dream come true.

Why live in Chicago, IL?

With its numerous shops and local cuisine, a bustling nightlife, a strong economy and an efficient if busy transportation system, Chicago is truly the gem of the Midwest. While school districts vary from one area to the next, Chicago is a hub for some of the world's best schools, universities and hospitals, making it an ideal place to settle down. As home to some of the leading universities in the world, Chicago offers plenty of opportunities for its residents to grow up, get an education and find work in its diverse and thriving economy.

Chicago, IL
Population: 2,705,994

Ranked #3

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chicago, IL

Ranked #1

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Chicago, IL

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $530.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Chicago Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Chicago is $2,410.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Chicago is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,895 at 2014 N Wolcott Ave, Unit #1.

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 849 sq ft.

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