Cats and dogs rejoice, these pet-friendly apartments are here to make renting with a furry friend more enjoyable than ever before.
Known as a banking hub in the Southeast, Charlotte is a fast-growing city with a sizable pet-parent population. From favorable weather throughout most of the year to the many public parks peppered throughout the city limits, Charlotte is a great place for active people and their pets to call home.
If you are thinking about making a move to Charlotte and you plan on bringing pets, remember, while it is only you paying the bills, it is not only you making the move. Find an apartment, like the ones featured on this list, that provides the same caliber of amenities for your pets as they do for you and enjoy your new life in your new home with your old four-legged friends.
Source: Rent. / Inspire SouthPark
Inspire SouthPark boasts one of the most beautifully and intelligently designed dog parks you’ll ever find at an apartment complex or anywhere. Lush greenery, rocks and benches situated under the shade provided by fully matured trees all help to create this scenic playspace for four-legged residents. The unique aspect of this setup is that the one-acre park is split into two sections. One for large dogs and the other for small ones. This means you can let your furry friend roam free off-leash without worrying about the presence of much larger dogs or smaller animals that your bigger dog could harm.
This 367-unit South Park community welcomes cats and dogs. There is a three-pet per apartment maximum. While there are no weight restrictions, Inspire SouthPark does implement some breed restrictions. Be sure to check their website or give the leasing office a call to get the specifics of those restrictions.
Source: Rent. / Pointe at Research Park
The well-equipped gated dog park at Pointe at Research Park is the perfect place to let your pet roam around off-leash while you enjoy a little peace and quiet or some quality time with your neighbors. Complete with lush grass covering a rolling landscape peppered with large rocks, good luck finding a dog park of this caliber elsewhere.
This 280-unit Mallard Creek – Withrow Downs community allows up to two pets per apartment and happily accepts cats and dogs. There are some breed restrictions, so be sure to check in with the leasing office if you are at all worried about the eligibility of your four-legged roommate.
Source: Rent. / Camden Gallery
A truly peaceful place to be, the courtyard-style, fenced-in dog park at Camden Gallery boasts artificial turf, benches and plenty of room for your pup to let out the zoomies and play with the neighbors off-leash while you watch from afar.
Located in the coveted Wilmore neighborhood, Camden Gallery allows up to three pets per apartment home with no weight restrictions. While there are some breed restrictions, these issues are often handled on a case-by-case basis, so be sure to reach out before you take your tour if you’re unsure about whether your pet will be accepted or not. If you’re moving to Charlotte with multiple pups, make sure Camden Gallery sits atop your list.
Source: Rent. / Ashton Reserve at Northlake
Situated in the highly sought-after Westside neighborhood, the on-site, gated bark park at Ashton Reserve at Northlake is one of the largest and best-equipped dog parks you’ll find in Queen City. With soaring trees, agility equipment and woodchipped landscaping that’s ideal for accommodating large groups of dogs, it’s easy to see that this place was designed with your pup’s enjoyment in mind.
This 473-unit apartment community allows up to two pets per apartment. All potential pet residents are subject to pet screening before being accepted. Pet rent is only $20 a month, which is substantially lower than average, making Ashton Reserve at Northlake one of the best places in Charlotte to be a pet parent.
Source: Rent. / The Francis
The Francis boasts a spacious, rectangular dog park complete with dog waste stations, artificial turf and benches to make monitoring your pup off-leash comfortable and easy. Whether you like to let your dog out and off-leash at the end of each day or are more of a save playtime for the weekends type, this convenient, on-site setup is perfectly equipped to handle dogs of all sizes and temperaments.
Located just a stone’s throw from the NASCAR Hall of Fame in the hip Uptown area, this 459-unit apartment complex allows up to two pets per apartment. There are no weight or specific breed restrictions listed on their website, however, all pets are subject to approval before move-in. Be sure to reach out to the leasing office before you take your tour if you are unsure about your pet’s eligibility.
Source: Rent. / Camden Southline Apartments
The pet spa at Camden Southline Apartments is intelligently designed to make the often cumbersome chore that is bathtime a breeze. With a deep stainless steel tub, an adjustable hose-style faucet and plenty of room for your pup to shake itself dry, this is the ideal spot to keep your furbaby spotless. Camden Southline Apartments also houses an on-site off-leash dog park because what good is the five-star pet spa if there’s no place for pets to work up a sweat?
This 266-unit Dilworth community allows up to three pets per apartment and only charges $20 a month in pet rent. Beyond that, Camden Southline Apartments is only four minutes away from Long Animal Hospital, making this community ideal for anyone with elderly or immunocompromised pets. Rest easy knowing expert help is always only a short trip away.
Source: Rent. / Greenway at Mallard Creek
The Greenway at Mallard Creek on-site dog park is truly second to none. This gated, woodchipped area boasts Westminster-quality agility equipment, benches spaced out in the shade under soaring trees and more than enough room for dogs of all ages and sizes to let out the energy that builds up over a day spent in an apartment. If you like letting your pup off-leash at the end of the day, make sure Greenway at Mallard Creek sits atop your apartment search list.
While there is no official pet policy listed online, Greenway at Mallard Creek handles pet residency on a case-by-case basis. Be sure to allow for ample time for your pet to pass the background check as well as yourself before making the move to this well-equipped pet-friendly University City community.
Source: Rent. / Blu at Northline
Blu at Northline has one of the nicest on-site dog parks you’ll ever find at an apartment complex. With benches lining the fence, streetlights scattered around and lush greenery all over, this is an undeniably peaceful place to head to with your pup after a long day of work.
This 377-unit Hidden Valley community also boasts a well-equipped pet washing station. Ideal for pups of all sizes, the wet dog smell will never enter your apartment thanks to this on-site resource. Blu at Northline accepts cats and dogs and does not have any breed or weight restrictions listed on their website.
Source: Rent. / The Estates at Ballantyne
The Estates at Ballantyne provides residents with one of the highest quality private off-leash dog parks in the greater Charlotte area. With lush greenery all around, woodchips underfoot and benches scattered throughout, it’s tough to beat this convenient setup.
This 210-unit Ballantyne West beauty also benefits from a stellar location just blocks away from Elon Park. As one of Charlotte’s larger parks, this massive public recreation area boasts sports fields a fishing pond and miles of walking paths for you and your pup to enjoy. Beyond the standard cats and dogs, The Estates at Ballantyne also accepts turtles, non-poisonous frogs, hamsters, hermit crabs, gerbils, small birds and fish.
Source: Rent. / Providence Park
Providence Park has one of the classier on-site dog parks in Charlotte. With paw-adorned brick gates, full-grown trees providing shade and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a little peace and quiet while your pup plays off-leash, this space is second to none.
This 312-unit Providence Plantation community warmly welcomes cats and dogs. There is a 100-pound weight limit as well as a two-pet-per-apartment maximum. While there are no breed restrictions listed on their website, all pets are subject to approval before move-in so be sure your pet passes the test before you sign your lease.
Find your favorite pet-friendly apartment in Charlotte
Whether you’re a dedicated dog parent, recently adopted your first cat from the pound, or just hoping to keep your options open when it comes to renting with a four-legged roommate, this list is the perfect place to start your search for a new apartment in Charlotte. Find your favorite and fill out an application today.
Featured image source: Rent. / Ashton Reserve at Northlake
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