University Park, IL 61 Dog Friendly Apartments for Rent

University Park is a village in Will County, Illinois with a population of 7,129. It is one of the area's few planned communities and was originally known as Wood Hill and then as Park Forest South before the village finally settled on University Park. It sits just outside Chicago and many people use it as a bedroom community while they commute into work in the Windy City. It takes up about 10.8 square miles on the map and they are continuing to develop all of the space in order to make it an even greater place to live! It's located right off of I-57, which can get you into Chicago or downstate in Illinois super easily. The village has plans in the works for more open space, bikeways, parks and more, and is a perfect time for potential new residents to hunt for rental properties in University Park. View University Park City Guide

Finding an apartment in University 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.