Franklin Park, NJ

81 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

Originally called Six Mile Run, Franklin Park comprises a small area of Franklin Township in New Jersey, roughly two and a half square miles, and is in what is known as the Skylands Region of the state, at least as far as county lines and New Jersey tourism is concerned (yes, people actually want to go there. On purpose.). According to the 2010 census, there are over 13,000 people living there so it's fairly packed in. New Jersey, and specifically Franklin Township's relative proximity to New York City, one of the biggest and greatest cities in the world puts it at an almost instantaneous younger sibling-like disadvantage, but while shows like The Jersey Shore show some of the worst Jersey has to offer, and there is a faint, unpleasant odor from the state when you drive through it, there are beautiful areas that don't gain the same amount of positive attention and perhaps the denizens of New Jersey like it that way. See more

Finding an apartment in Franklin 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.