St. Helena, CA

11 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

St. Helena is five square miles in area and is right in the center of the wine-growing region of Napa County in the San Francisco Bay Area. Home to 5,814 residents (2010 U.S. Census), it's the place San Franciscans go on weekends to taste the latest wines and get pampered at one of the many luxury spas. With its world famous wineries, St. Helena also attracts visitors from all over the world. But living in St. Helena is so much better than being a visitor because you won't have to travel at all to enjoy everything it has to offer. You can still rent a limo when friends want to come over for a wine tasting trip! See more

Finding an apartment in St. Helena 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.