Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL (790 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Chicago area of Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,657 | $1,105 | $8,535 |
Downtown Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $700 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,632 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,926 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,638 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Chicago Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Chicago area of Chicago, IL that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Alta at K Station with prices starting from $1,935 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. 1401 S. State scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,344. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Alta at K Station | 4/4 | West Loop | $1,935 |
1401 S. State | 4/4 | South Loop | $2,344 |
1000 South Clark | 4/4 | South Loop | $1,976 |
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 | $2,018 |
Cityfront Place | 3.8/4 | Streeterville | $1,950 |
Cortland River North | 3.8/4 | River North | $2,864 |
Eight O Five | 3.8/4 | Near North Side | $2,100 |
Left Bank | 3.8/4 | West Loop | $2,171 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Chicago
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Chicago of Downtown Chicago is the S08 Model at Cityfront Place, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,950. The second cheapest Downtown Chicago Pet Friendly apartment is the West 09 & 10 Studio unit at Alta at K Station starting at $1,959. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Chicago apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Cityfront Place | S08 | $1,950 |
Alta at K Station | West 09 & 10 | $1,959 |
1000 South Clark | Studio ST 16 | $1,976 |
Eight O Five | Studio2 | $2,100 |
Scio at the Medical District | Large One Bedroom B3 | $2,138 |
Left Bank | Studio-0a1 Convertible-559 | $2,186 |
Roosevelt Collection Lofts | M | $2,323 |
1401 S. State | A13-R | $2,344 |
465 North Park | Studio-Convertible-S2 | $2,695 |
The Sinclair | 1 Bed/1 Bath-1C-2 | $2,959 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Chicago, Chicago, IL
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in Chicago, IL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
South Loop Elementary School
Jones College Prep High School
Chicago World Language Academy
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Chicago, Chicago, IL
South Loop Elementary School
Jones College Prep High School
Chicago World Language Academy
School data provided by Great Schools
Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly multifamily community may be just the ticket if you have kids when you rent. Amongst all of the submarkets in Chicago, this section of town is one of the A-list 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. This includes features like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and having the most respected school districts available.
Outdoors Rating
Love parks, paths, and trails? Downtown Chicago is a highly-rated part of town for its parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Do you have pets? this section of Chicago is one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Chicago Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Chicago?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Chicago is at The Letterman Chicago - West Loop Apartments listed at $1,065.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Chicago Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Chicago is $3,486.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Chicago Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Chicago is a 6,439 square feet unit starting from $2,151 at 369 Grand by Onni.
What is the average size for Downtown Chicago Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Chicago is currently at 816 sq ft.
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