Renting from an owner (e.g. from Craigslist) is probably your best bet. I do know that my apartment complex recently got rid of their breed restrictions, but I’m not sure if others might be doing the same.

May the odds be in your favor…

100% agree. And even if you can get around breed restrictions, the monthly fee for 2 dogs is going to push you over $1700/mth.

I would recommend saying your dog is a terrier mix or something. We call our pitty mix a “cattle dog” but both our dogs fall over most apartments “weight limits” anyways - it’s all bullshit honestly - good luck!!

This comment is NOT to encourage bending the rules about service animals or emotional support animals, because I hate to see this designation abused. However, if you suffer from a mental disorder or other qualifying condition, your dog may be eligible to be an emotional support animal. Renters can’t turn you away or charge pet fees if that’s the case. But I urge anyone reading this to please not abuse this system. My pup was the only thing getting me out of bed and giving me purpose during a post-divorce depression during Covid and she qualifies as an ESA.

I found most places didnt even ask about my pitties breed