St. Michael, MN

111 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

The land of 10,000 lakes is also the land of quite a few stellar communities, including the city of St. Michael. According to a 2013 report by Movoto Real Estate, this Crow River community is the eighth most desirable place to live in Minnesota. Also laying claim to the state's largest performing arts center in the state's second largest public high school, St. Michael-Albertville High, St. Michael is a place teeming with small-town charm and big-city potential. Close to I-94, many residents commute to both St. Cloud or the Twin Cities for work and recreation. St. Michael is refreshingly convenient for both. See more

Finding an apartment in St. Michael that accepts your pet may not be easy, but it’s very possible. Keep in mind, most of the time you’ll have to pay a premium for bringing your dog along in your new apartment. Some apartments require you to pay monthly pet rent, others will ask for a non-refundable pet fee or a refundable pet deposit.

While landlords and property management companies have varying pet policies, most of them limit the number of dogs you can bring to your apartment and include breed and weight restrictions.

If your pet falls under some of the restrictions outlined in the pet policy, it’s still worth asking the landlord if they can make an exception for your dog. Preparing a pet resume ahead of time could help you build the case for your furry friend. Make sure to include information on behavioral training your dog went through over the years and proof of vaccinations. If you can, include references from your former landlord and/or neighbors.