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Smarter moves, less stress
Smarter moves, less stress
Finding a great apartment in Nashville is an endeavor worth every ounce of your talent; it’s a thriving city filled with friendly people and growing opportunities. And if at times it feels like you’re in the same line for the very same thing everyone else wants, take heart; there’s something for everyone here, most notably, the collective energy that truly makes a city great.
Nashville’s growing appeal as a place to live has tightened the rental market in recent years, but don’t fret just yet
Finding a pet-friendly apartment in Nashville is only half the equation; where you live matters just as much once you've got a dog or cat to factor in.
East Nashville renters are close to Shelby Park's fenced dog run along the Shelby Bottoms greenway, while Midtown and West End residents can reach Centennial Dog Park, though it's worth noting Centennial restricts certain breeds, including pit bulls and pit bull mixes, so it's not a given every dog park welcomes every dog.
Downtown renters have Pups N Play near Broadway for a quick off-leash break, Bellevue has the William A. Pitts Dog Park with an attached off-leash trail, and Two Rivers Dog Park out east offers seven wooded, hilly acres for dogs that need more room to roam.
Beyond parks, Nashville and Davidson County require dogs and cats six months and older to be vaccinated for rabies and registered with the county, a straightforward process that can be done online.
When comparing apartments, look past whether a building simply allows pets: check breed and weight restrictions, pet limits, deposits, and monthly pet rent, since these vary widely by property. Apartment List lets you compare pet-friendly rentals across Nashville by neighborhood, price, and amenities, so you can weigh those costs and restrictions against the location and apartment itself.
