Lodi, CA

14 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

If you find yourself stuck in Lodi, it's because you found your pot of gold -- a great house or apartment, and a wonderful place to live. Located in the Northern California's Central Valley, Lodi is known for its wine production, notably of Zinfandel. The Woodbridge neighborhood of Lodi is home to the Woodbridge winery, founded by famed vintner -- and Lodi native -- Robert Mondavi. Wine production isn't the only business in this small city. Companies such as General Mills, Blue Shield of California, Archer Daniels Midland, and Dart Container are all headquartered in Lodi. Other local claims to fame include being the birthplace of A&W Root Beer -- you're welcome, root beer float lovers! -- and many references as a neighboring city on the FX show Sons of Anarchy. See more

Finding an apartment in Lodi 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.