Lakewood Park, FL

114 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

Lakewood Park is a small town on the east coast of Florida, just north of Miami in St. Lucie County. It covers a land area of nearly seven square miles and has an approximate population of 11,323 residents (according to the most recent census). The town is considered a peaceful, quiet place to live. Most residents do commute to neighboring areas to work-in fact, the average person travels twenty-five minutes to work every day. Of the jobs available within Lakewood Park, the majority are in the retail industry. See more

Finding an apartment in Lakewood Park 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.