Enid, OK

6 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

Named after a character in Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem Idylls of the King, Enid has always defied expectations. It seems to continually show up in movies and novels in one form or another, including The Grapes of Wrath, Twister, Dillinger, Crazy Heart and the Left Behind series, yet it's sleepy enough that you may not have ever heard of it. And that's just how the residents prefer it. It continually lands on "best places" lists, such as Reader's Digest (Best Place to Raise a Family), Inc. (Top Small Cities for Doing Business) and Good Morning America (Up and Coming Areas).

On the eastern edge of the Great Plains in Northwestern Oklahoma, Enid had a pivotal role in the Land Run of 1893. While today's economy is diverse and a large number of residents are military that are stationed at Vance Air Force Base just south of the town, its economic foundation was oil, gas and agriculture. Even today it is known as the Wheat Capital for the sheer amount of wheat stored in town. See more

Finding an apartment in Enid 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.