Apartments for rent in the Southwest Chicago area of Chicago that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,062 | $575 | $6,210 |
| Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $685 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Southwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,874 | $1,025 | $6,200 |
There are currently 1138 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
See all Apartments in ChicagoThe apartment community in the Southwest Chicago area of Chicago, IL that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is 1401 S. State with prices starting from $2,359 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. 1000 South Clark scores the second highest with a 4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,041. Here are the most Pet Friendly Southwest Chicago apartments for rent in Chicago, IL:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 S. State | 4/4 | South Loop | $2,359 |
| 1000 South Clark | 4/4 | South Loop | $2,041 |
| Scio at the Medical District | 3.8/4 | Little Italy | $1,861 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | 3.8/4 | South Loop | $2,693 |
| AMLI Lofts | 3.6/4 | South Loop | $2,199 |
| The Cooper | 3.6/4 | South Loop | $2,241 |
| NEMA Chicago | 3.6/4 | Grant Park | $2,356 |
| JeffJack Apartments | 3.4/4 | West Loop | $2,271 |
| Bishop Street Lofts | 3.4/4 | Pilsen | $1,800 |
| 1407 on Michigan | 3.4/4 | South Loop | $1,843 |
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Southwest Chicago of Southwest Chicago is the 417A S. Taylor B Model at 415-425 S. Taylor Ave., which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,319. The second cheapest Southwest Chicago Pet Friendly apartment is the Two Bedroom Loft 2 Beds unit at Bishop Street Lofts starting at $1,800. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Southwest Chicago apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 415-425 S. Taylor Ave. | 417A S. Taylor B | $1,319 |
| Bishop Street Lofts | Two Bedroom Loft | $1,800 |
| Scio at the Medical District | Large One Bedroom B3 | $2,177 |
| The Cooper | Studio-1A-5 | $2,241 |
| 1401 S. State | A8 | $2,359 |
| NEMA Chicago | S-B | $2,439 |
| AMLI Lofts | E200 | $2,490 |
| Ridgeland Flats | 2 BED | $2,650 |
| Roosevelt Collection Lofts | N | $2,864 |
| 1000 South Clark | 3 Bed/2 Bath 3b 2810 | $6,699 |
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Renting with young children? Amongst all of the submarkets in Chicago, Southwest Chicago is known as amongst the finest 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. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated education resources for the kids to attend.
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the outdoors? this area is a highly-rated neighborhood for access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Have dogs and cats? This area has come to be one of the finest communities for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Southwest Chicago is at 6246 S. King Dr. listed at $575.
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Southwest Chicago is $2,816.
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Chicago is a 9,999 square feet unit starting from $2,200 at 2317 W Taylor St, Unit 2F.
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Southwest Chicago is currently at 901 sq ft.
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