Los Banos, CA

4 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

If you're planning to move to sunny California, Los Banos offers the delights of living in a big city with the bonus of a lower cost. Located in Merced County, California, Los Banos (Spanish for "The Baths") is home to over 40,000 people. The weather in Los Banos is typical of California, hot in the summer with a median of 80F and cooler in winter with a median of 45F. The good news for those planning to move to Los Banos is that the cost of living index is lower than the average for California. That's still almost 20 percent higher than the national average, but, hey, this is California, right? The tradeoff is the warmer climate, the beautiful scenery, and let’s not forget the beaches! See more

Finding an apartment in Los Banos 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.