Fenton, MI

24 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

Originally called Dibbleville (chuckle about that for a second), and later, Fentonville, this town of just under 12,000 modern residents was eventually named Fenton in 1863. Sprawled across Genesee, Oakland and Livingston Counties in Michigan, Fenton has seen a lot of reconstruction since the 1970s, when its downtown was destroyed to make way for a more modern commercial center. In 2007, a tornado wiped out further construction that is still being redesigned and replaced. Several classic buildings, like the A.J. Philips Building, the U.S. Post Office and the Fenton Fire Hall, still remain. See more

Finding an apartment in Fenton 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.