Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Chicago, IL (5,535 Rentals)

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Sentral Michigan Avenue
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Residents shall be limited to a maximum of 2 animal(s) weighing not more than two hundred (200) pounds per animal when fully grown, unless otherwise given written permission by Owner.
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Sentral Michigan Avenue

808 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
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Pet Friendly
$300 Fee
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853 W Blackhawk StChicago, IL 60642
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Shoreham and Tides
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2 Pet Limit
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Shoreham and Tides

400 E South Water StChicago, IL 60601
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Cassidy on Canal
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $35 Monthly Pet Rent
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Cassidy on Canal

350 N Canal StChicago, IL 60606
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The Teller House
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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The Teller House

4753 N Broadway StChicago, IL 60640
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One Chicago
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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One Chicago

14 W Superior StChicago, IL 60654
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Wolf Point East
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit
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Wolf Point East

313 W Wolf Point PlzChicago, IL 60654
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Arrive Michigan Avenue
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Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
2 Pet Limit
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Arrive Michigan Avenue

1326 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60605
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Century Tower
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Century Tower

182 W Lake StChicago, IL 60601
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Exhibit on Superior
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Exhibit on Superior

165 W Superior StChicago, IL 60654
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1001 South State
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Pet Friendly
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1001 South State

1001 S State StChicago, IL 60605
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Marquee at Block 37
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2 Pet Limit - 2 pets TOTAL per apartment. One-time fee of $500 per pet.
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Marquee at Block 37

25 W Randolph StChicago, IL 60601
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Xavier
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2 Pet Limit - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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Xavier

625 W Division StChicago, IL 60610
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The Belden Stratford
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $35 Monthly Pet Rent
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The Belden Stratford

2300 N Lincoln ParkChicago, IL 60614
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Left Bank
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - No weight restrictions, only breed restrictions.
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Left Bank

300 N Canal StChicago, IL 60606
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The Kent
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2 Pet Limit - 2 pet limit
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The Kent

2623-2627 N Clark StChicago, IL 60614
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Wolf Point West
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2 Pet Limit
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Wolf Point West

343 W Wolf Point PlzChicago, IL 60654
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JeffJack Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - Max # of Pets Allowed
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JeffJack Apartments

601 W Jackson BlvdChicago, IL 60661
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Arrive South Loop
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Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
2 Pet Limit
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Arrive South Loop

1935 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60616
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Arrive Streeterville
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
2 Pet Limit
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Arrive Streeterville

333 E Ontario StChicago, IL 60611
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The Shelby
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - 2 pet limit
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The Shelby

2300 S Michigan AveChicago, IL 60616
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Chicago, IL Local Guide

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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:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
North Lakefront4/42283$4,287
Downtown Chicago4/42021$6,108
Southwest Chicago4/41590$3,775
Parc Chesnut4/41170$6,671
Chicago Loop4/4997$6,291
Northwest Chicago4/4986$4,243
Library Tower4/4941$6,247
Printer's Row4/4924$6,325
River West4/4855$5,802
Magnificent Mile4/4768$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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Alta at K Station4/4West Loop$1,975
1401 S. State4/4South Loop$2,283
4450 Sheridan Park Apartments4/4Uptown Chicago$2,800
Hollywood Beach4/4Edgewater$1,750
1000 South Clark4/4South Loop$2,006
The Sinclair4/4Old Town$2,548
465 North Park4/4Streeterville$2,494
Scio at the Medical District3.8/4Little Italy$1,857
Cityfront Place3.8/4Streeterville$1,989
Cortland River North3.8/4River 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Winthrop Manor0BR/1.0BA$1,160
Hollywood Beach1BR/1.0BA$1,750
Alta at K StationWest 09 & 10$1,975
1000 South ClarkStudio ST 16$2,006
1401 S. StateA13-R$2,283
Eleven331B$2,418
Porter1 Bed/1 Bath-B3R$2,500
465 North ParkStudio-Convertible-S2$2,620
The Sinclair1 Bed/1 Bath-1C-2$2,942
The Lofts & Residences2 Bed, 2 Bath$3,399

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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.

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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

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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