
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (5,481 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 | $2,097 | $532 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,357 | $900 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,102 | $865 | $10,000+ |
Chicago Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,152 | $996 | $10,000+ |
Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,981 | $1,500 | $6,200 |
Chicago 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,800 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Chicago, IL
There are currently 109447 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 Downtown Chicago, North Lakefront, and Parc Chesnut. 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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Downtown Chicago | 4/4 | 26598 | $5,858 |
North Lakefront | 4/4 | 24721 | $4,800 |
Parc Chesnut | 4/4 | 16237 | $6,660 |
Southwest Chicago | 4/4 | 16101 | $2,600 |
Chicago Loop | 4/4 | 13129 | $7,220 |
Naperville Lisle | 4/4 | 12993 | $2,922 |
Library Tower | 4/4 | 12628 | $6,303 |
Printer's Row | 4/4 | 12386 | $6,325 |
River West | 4/4 | 11952 | $5,857 |
Northwest Chicago | 4/4 | 11070 | $4,800 |
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 | $1,990 |
1401 S. State | 4/4 | South Loop | $2,004 |
4450 Sheridan Park Apartments | 4/4 | Uptown Chicago | $2,500 |
Hollywood Beach | 4/4 | Edgewater | $1,750 |
1000 South Clark | 4/4 | South Loop | $2,026 |
The Sinclair | 4/4 | Old Town | $2,299 |
465 North Park | 4/4 | Streeterville | $2,675 |
Buckingham | 4/4 | Des Plaines Arlington Hts Corridor | $1,655 |
Scio at the Medical District | 3.8/4 | Little Italy | $1,764 |
AMLI Lofts | 3.8/4 | South Loop | $2,124 |
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 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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6954 N Sheridan Rd | Studio | $1,200 |
Hollywood Beach | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,750 |
1000 South Clark | Studio ST 16 | $2,042 |
Alta at K Station | East 08 | $2,060 |
Buckingham | a3-buck | $2,210 |
1401 S. State | A12-R | $2,354 |
Central Station | 1 Bedroom B | $2,790 |
4450 Sheridan Park Apartments | 2 bedroom - Remodeled | $2,800 |
The Sinclair | 1 Bed/1 Bath-1A-1 | $2,934 |
465 North Park | 2 Bed 2 Bath-B2 | $4,725 |
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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
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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 $2,479.
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 848 sq ft.
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