Tips for Renting an Apartment with Your Dog
Finding the perfect apartment to rent can be a challenge and finding and apartment that works for both you and your pet can be overwhelming. To make it a bit easier, we’ve complied a list of what to look for in a new apartment, what types of questions to ask while searching, and a list of some of the most dog friendly apartments for rent in Portland!
What Amenities to Look for When Searching for a Dog Friendly Apartment
Your dog needs outdoor space for regular exercise and sometimes long walks are difficult to fit in the schedule. Look for apartment communities that are within a mile of dog park. When romping around at the dog park and socializing is just part of your daily walk, you are more likely to tire out your pup then just a few loops around the block. Many new apartment building have pet wash stations, so after you visit to the local dog park, you can clean up your pup before going home.
The Douglas apartments on the Portland waterfront have a fully fenced dog park just for residents and it’s a great place to play fetch if you are worried about crowds at public dog parks.
What to Ask the Leasing Consultant When Touring Potential Rentals
Pet policies can be different everywhere, so it’s important to ask about the property’s pet policy when considering a potential apartment for you and your dog. Here’s a list of questions to ask before you take the time to tour:
Do you accept pets? This is a no brainer, and luckily in the Portland metro most apartments happily accept pets.
How many pets can I have in my apartment? Usually the answer is 2 pets per home including dogs and cats, but it’s still important to ask if you have more than one pet.
Do you have any weight restriction for dogs? This is a common restriction, and the weight can very from property to property, so make sure to ask about this.
Do you have any age restrictions? Some management companies don’t allow pups under 6 months so if you have a puppy, make sure to ask this question.
Do you have any breed restrictions? This is an important question, and it can be difficult to find an apartment that doesn’t have breed restrictions. Here is a common list, but make sure you ask because it can vary from apartment to apartment.
· Pit bulls (American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, and American Bulldog)
· German Shepherds
· Akitas
· Rottweilers
· Boxers
· Doberman Pinschers
· Mastiff Breed
· Malamutes
· Cane Corso
· Husky
· Chow Chow
· Any Wolf Hybrid
· Great Danes
Finally, it’s important to ask Do you have a pet deposit and pet rent? Many apartments have additional fees for pet owners, and you’ll want to factor that into your total budget.
Portland Apartments for Rent with no Breed or Weight Restrictions
Your dog is part of your family, so it is important that you find an apartment that accepts both you and your best friend. Here are a few apartments in Portland that will happily accept your dog no matter their breed or weight. Bonus: None of these require an additional pet deposit either!
East of Eleven Apartments in SE Portland - .1 miles from Washington High School Dog Park
The Celine Apartments in NW Portland - .2 miles from Wallace Dog Park
The Hawthorne PDX – 1.3 miles from Mt Tabor Dog Park
Meetinghouse Apartments in SE Portland – 1.5 miles from Sellwood Riverfront Dog Park with dog beach!
Are you considering adopting a pet? If you rent from any Templeton apartment community, Templeton will reimburse your adoption fee up to $150 if you adopt from a shelter or rescue organization.
