Healdsburg, CA

19 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

This area is along the Russian River, about 75 miles north of San Francisco. Settlers, drawn by the Gold Rush, didn't arrive until the 1850s. Healdsburg itself was founded on a property crime: Harmon Heald, a businessman from Ohio, had been squatting on Rancho Sotoyome -- a land grant belonging to someone else -- since 1850. He planned the entire town centered around a Spanish-style Plaza. The town finally incorporated in 1867. Orchards and small farms were the basis of the local economy through the 1940s. See more

Finding an apartment in Healdsburg 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.