Lincoln Park, NJ

222 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

Lincoln Park may not have any claims to fame, but sometimes the best places to live are the ones that keep a low profile. To validate this theory, New Jersey Monthly magazine recently named Lincoln Park as one of the best places to live in New Jersey, due in part to its friendly small-town ambiance, civic pride and sense of community. It's the kind of place where the local library has a chess club (it really does), and where the local lacrosse team raises money by hosting a community spaghetti dinner. Along with this warm and fuzzy neighborhood vibe, you'll also find a major corporate presence here that includes Outwater Hardware Corporation and KayPentax, a major medical equipment manufacturer. With a population of 10,521 (2010 census), Lincoln Park truly qualifies as a small town, but with Newark and New York City just half an hour and 45 minutes away, respectively (as long as it's not rush hour), you're close to all the joys and none of the headaches of urban America. See more

Finding an apartment in Lincoln 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.