Best Pet-Friendly Chicago Apartments

by Alyssa Stahr | Aug 7, 2023 | Chicago, Chicago Apartment Search

Find pet-friendly Chicago apartments with dog parks, dog runs, and amenities for your pets in Downtown, The Loop, Printer’s Row, River North, and more.

Our best friends deserve to have safe, quality homes just like their humans, and if you’re looking for luxurious pet-friendly Chicago apartments, you’re in luck. Chicago is full of dog-friendly apartments complete with dog parks, dog runs, pet spas, and pet amenities galore. We’ve narrowed down our top 11 favorite Chicago apartments that will make your dog wag its tail with delight.

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Chicago Apartments with the Best Pet Amenities

NEMA Chicago

Neighborhood: South Loop

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Now leasing is the brand-new NEMA, next to 300 acres of gardens and trails of parks on the corner of Michigan and Roosevelt. The lap of luxury abounds at NEMA, with its “Pet Spaw” and The Doghouse, complete with two playrooms for both small and large dogs. The Doghouse is the ultimate pet playground, including ramps, outdoor turf, and seated areas for puppy parents to observe and relax. Once poochie is worn out, give him or her a bath in the onsite pet spa.

Alta Roosevelt

Neighborhood: Printer’s Row

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With two dog parks, a rooftop garden and lawn, a pet spa, and expansive views— Alta Roosevelt leaves little to be desired (for both you and your pooch). The “human amenities” are top-of-the-line, to say the least, and the pet amenities follow suit. You can be sure your pup will always be happy, whether it’s a short break at the dog park or a nice walk to The Loop. If you’ve ever wished you could live at a resort and bring your dog, this is the perfect place for you.

1000 South Clark

Neighborhood: South Loop

Work long hours that result in ruff days for Fido? Have no fear— 1000 South Clark’s onsite Pooch Club South Loop is the ultimate in doggy daycare services. Pooch Club also offers dog walking services, full-service grooming, group training classes, and exclusive rates for residents of the building.

Chicago Apartments With Dog Parks & Dog Runs

AMLI Lofts

Neighborhood: South Loop

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AMLI Lofts are dog-friendly, complete with an on-site dog park and pet spa.

Lake and Wells

Neighborhood: South Loop

Lake and Wells allows a maximum of two pets per home. There are some breed restrictions, however, for those canines allowed entry, they will enjoy a private pet walk and close proximity to a dog run.

Chicago Apartments with Dog Parks and Dog Wash Stations

The Paragon

Neighborhood: South Loop

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Head over to The Paragon located within walking distance of Grant Park, perfect for a stroll with your furry friends. If staying closer to home is on the agenda, enjoy the building’s dog park and pet spa.

Wolf Point West

Neighborhood: River North

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Wolf Point West is sure to make any pooch happy with an on-site dog run and bath spa, both of which overlook the Chicago River.

Moment

Neighborhood: Streeterville

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Moment Luxury Apartments come with 40,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor amenity space, complete with Wagging Tail Pet Spa and a 600 sq. ft. outdoor dog run.

Chicago Apartments Near a Park (For the Energetic Pups)

One Bennett Park

Neighborhood: Streeterville

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Just like its name suggests, One Bennett Park is a luxury rental building right next to a park, perfect for pooches to stop and smell the roses. After your return, stop by the building’s pet spa.

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* The original version of this article was first published on June 6, 2019.

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