Pet-friendly apartments in DFW: Where your pets are actually welcome

Most DFW apartments "allow" pets but the fees and restrictions vary wildly. Here's what I've found.

Best pet-friendly complexes (by area):

Uptown/Oak Lawn:

• The Union Dallas — no breed restrictions, dog wash station, nearby Griggs Park for walks. Pet rent: $25/month. Deposit: $250.
• Gables Republic Tower — dog run on-site. Weight limit: 100lbs. Pet rent: $30/month.

Deep Ellum/East Dallas:

• The Epic Deep Ellum — pet-friendly with dog park on-site. Walking distance to Baylor dog park.
• The Hamilton — 2 pets allowed, no breed restrictions up to 50lbs.

Plano/Frisco/Richardson:

• Cortland at Stonebriar (Frisco) — dog park, dog wash, no breed restrictions. Pet rent: $20/month.
• The Katelyn at Valley Ranch (Irving) — dog park, bark park, pet spa.

Fort Worth:

• Crockett Row at West 7th — walkable to Trinity River trails for dogs. Pet-friendly patios nearby.

What to watch out for:

• Breed restrictions: Many complexes ban "aggressive breeds" (pit bulls, rottweilers, etc.). Ask specifically.
• Weight limits: Common. 25lb, 50lb, and 75lb limits are typical.
• Pet deposits: Non-refundable. $200-500 per pet.
• Monthly pet rent: $15-50/month per pet on top of regular rent.

How to find pet-friendly housing:

• Apartments.com — filter by "pets allowed" and specify breed/weight
• Zillow — pet filter available
• BringFido.com — apartments section

Sources:

• Apartment websites for current pet policies
• Personal experience leasing with a 70lb dog
• ApartmentGuide.com pet filter

Where does your pet live in DFW?