These dog-approved apartments in Knoxville are perfect for your pup to spend some time outside.
You must also account for your pet’s well-being when finding the perfect place to live. Consider Knoxville — number six of our best cities for dogs in the country — which means it contains the service, shops and professionals that your canine friends need to thrive. It sometimes takes a village, and Knoxville is there to have your back.
With just under 200,000 residents, Knoxville, TN, is a small city bursting with pet-friendly amenities and apartments. It has 114 veterinarians if you already have a dog or cat, but it also has 13 animal shelters if you’re looking for a new dog for apartment living. Animal supply stores and grooming facilities are also plentiful throughout the city.
Plus, you’ll find plentiful parks around. Visit Knoxville’s first dog park at Victor Ashe Park and enjoy the one-acre, off-leash area completely fenced in. The area has a puppy playground and fountain. Or take a hike on one of the trails at Sam Duff Memorial Park.
Knoxville, by the numbers
While the walk score (31) could be better in Knoxville, there are many outdoor spaces you can enjoy and get in some regular walks, which have measurable physical and mental health benefits for dogs.
According to our research, Knoxville took fifth place nationwide for the number of animal shelters (13) and sixth place for veterinarians (114). It tied for sixth place in the grooming facilities category and took seventh in animal supply stores. It had more pet-friendly amenities than larger communities in these categories too.
Our favorite pet-friendly apartments in Knoxville, TN
The best pet-friendly apartments in the city offer luxurious amenities for dogs and their owners alike, including dog parks, enclosed spas and more.
Ready to find a paw-some spot (sorry!) for you and your pet? We’ve compiled a few pet-friendly Knoxville apartments to check out.
SOURCE: Rent/Aventine Northshore Apartments
Near the Tennessee River and a hop and a skip from I-140, Aventine Northshore Apartments offers luxury amenities in an excellent location for pet owners.
One or two dogs or cats are allowed with a $500 one-time deposit. They have breed restrictions for dogs, so check with the leasing office during your tour if your companion is allowed.
A leash-free dog park allows your dog to run free without issue and, in the meantime, meet a few of your neighbors while bonding over playtime. After lots of play, the enclosed dog spa helps get your dog all shiny and clean.
The amenities continue beyond there. The complex has a community gas barbecue grill, a game room and a Starbucks coffee spot to energize yourself before you walk out the door. The pool is ready for those hot summer days when you need to cool off. Hang with friends around the fire pit to wind down after a day in the sun.
SOURCE: Rent/Icon Apartment Homes at Hardin Valley
The modern Icon Apartment Homes At Hardin Valley brings luxury to you, the renter, and your pet companion. With eight floor plans available, you can choose the one that fits your lifestyle.
Dogs are welcome here, with a maximum of two pets per apartment. Icon has a maximum weight of 70 pounds for dogs and a few restrictions on breeds. The initial one-time fee is $400 with $25 monthly pet rent. But once your dog is in, they can enjoy the on-site dog spa and park with fun equipment to tire them out.
You also enjoy the outside, with an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven, a clubhouse with games, an outdoor playground and a resort-style pool with shaded cabanas. Both you and your pup will feel fancy here and stay active together while only being 15 minutes from downtown.
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This new complex in Knoxville fully embraces pet-friendly renters who say they will never charge pet rent — refreshing for students from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
For those with dogs, the location allows renters to hop from campus to their apartment to walk or feed their pets with little lost time. Take a stroll through Mount Castle Park with your dog and enjoy the outdoors, only a six-minute walk from the complex.
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Find some quiet for you and your dog at The Palmer, nestled in West Knoxville. Only two miles from Victor Ache Park, where your puppy can enjoy the dog jump and tunnel.
The Palmer accepts dogs and cats, but the weight restriction is 100 pounds. There’s a monthly pet rent of $25, so make sure you build that into your planned rent cost. You’ll be able to enjoy the fresh air from your open-air balcony and hang out time at the community grilling station.
Residents can enjoy the resort-inspired pool and sundeck during the summer and access the clubhouse and a well-stocked gym and tennis court. The UT campus is only a few miles away for easy access to classes and events.
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Dogs are invited to the luxury Waterford Village Apartments, but there’s a two-pet limit with breed restrictions. Like other complexes, there is a one-time deposit fee of $300 per doggo or kitty. This is something to consider before signing the pet agreement.
While your lower-energy dogs may have fun lounging on the balcony or patio, puppies will enjoy running free in Victor Ashe Park, just a few blocks away on foot. You’ll also have access to the lush garden area and small park surrounding the complex.
For the pet owner, the complex offers a beautiful pool to jump on and a fire pit for those chilly summer nights, a wood-burning fireplace and modern finishes in all apartments with some townhomes available. There’s also a small cafe with Wi-Fi, gas grills and sports courts to enjoy on the weekends.
Pet-friendly apartments in Knoxville await
Knoxville’s mild weather and ample outdoor spaces make it a perfect spot to enjoy the scenery with your dog. From walks along the Tennessee River to Victor Ashe Park’s puppy playground, your dog will have the time of their life in this Tennessee city. Find the perfect apartment for you and your loved one today!
Source: rent.com