Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent—Finding the Right Fit

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If you've been shopping around for pet-friendly apartments for rent you may have discovered that even among those who do allow pets, the restrictions are often prohibitive.

Some "pet-friendly" apartment rentals impose breed restrictions, weight restrictions, and many only allow cats, leaving dog owners out in the cold. You may even have to jump through more than a few unfriendly hoops to bring your pet into the fold. That doesn't mean you can't find the right fit when you're searching for the next home for you and your pet. Here's what you need to do.

1. Take Your Time to Find Pet-Friendly Apartment Rentals

Whether you want to find a home in a luxury apartment community or you need something that is no-frills and low budget, you need to begin your apartment search early so that you're not locked into decisions that aren't the best for you, or signing another lease where you are, due to time constraints.

2. Focus on Fit First

While you definitely need to keep your search within the pet-friendly apartments for rent in your area, it is most important to find a home that will feel right for you and your pet rather than simply leasing the first pet-friendly apartment rentals you come across that allow your particular pet.

You probably have a wish list of items you'd like to have in your apartment as well as a list of the things you simply can't live without. It might look something like this:

  • Washer/dryer connections
  • Dishwasher
  • Central air and heat
  • Parking
  • Thick walls for soundproofing
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site gym
  • Internet-ready
  • Dog park
  • Play areas for children

Some of these may be "musts" while others are wish list items. Taking your time to find pet-friendly apartments for rent that offer some or all these items is a worthwhile effort. The reality is that there will always be another option to consider during your apartment search. You don't want to miss out on the perfect apartment home for you and your pet because you were afraid you wouldn't find another one.

Don't Panic—seriously. Even if you waited to decide and the apartment you believed to be perfect is no longer available, you are likely to find another great fit tomorrow. Most cities have many apartment communities to choose from, including several pet-friendly apartments for rent. Just keep going until you find the right apartment at the right time.

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