Riverside, IL

371 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

How'd you like to live inside the National Register of Historic Places? The entire village of Riverside received that honor in 1970 because it was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the Father of Landscape Architecture. Circular towers, arched windows and walls studded with stones and beams transport you to a Victorian English fantasy but the Craftsman-style punctuations remind you that you're still in the U.S. Appropriately enough, the southern border of this hamlet follows the Des Plaines River. See more

Finding an apartment in Riverside 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.