Grand Haven, MI

17 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

The City of Grand Haven, located about 35 miles west of Grand Rapids, Michigan and 14 miles south of Muskegon has a population of about 10,500. Grand Haven is part of the Holland-Grand Haven Metropolitan Area, which has a total population of about 264,000. It's a buzzing beach resort community with many surrounding recreational areas, including campgrounds, biking trails, golf courses and a large boating community. Due to its location close to the center of the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, and because it is centrally located to the much larger urban centers of Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Holland, Grand Haven is a vacation destination and weekend getaway for many residents of those cities, as well as people who live in the many smaller towns that dot the central western Michigan landscape. See more

Finding an apartment in Grand Haven 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.