Cat Friendly Apartments in Phoenix, AZ

Rent.com's Guide to Apartments for Rent near Phoenix, AZ

Finding Cat Friendly Apartments

When searching for cat friendly apartments for rent, adjust your search criteria in your online apartment finder to include pet friendly listings. Some rental apartment listings don't include pet policies in their descriptions or they may not specify which types of pets are allowed or banned. For these listings lacking in detail, evaluate the apartment based on your other search criteria priorities-is it within your budget, large enough, etc.-and if you are really interested, call the landlord and inquire about whether pets are allowed.

Questions to ask landlords about pet policies for cat friendly apartments in Phoenix:

What types of animals are allowed?
Is there a deposit or fee for having a pet? How much is the fee? Is that fee per household or per pet?
If there is a pet deposit, is that in addition to the apartment rental deposit or included?
Are there fertilizers or fumigation chemicals used on the property that may affect animals?

Keeping Cats Cool in Phoenix Apartments

There are three main concerns for keeping your Phoenix apartment cat friendly, especially during the hot summer months: air, water, and comfort.

If you can safely leave a window cracked or partially open, it is good to leave at least one source of fresh air available to your pet at all times. If you can't safely leave a window open, make your apartment temperature cat friendly by leaving the air conditioning, or at least a fan, on throughout the day.

All creatures need to stay hydrated in order to beat the heat. Part of why cats bathe themselves constantly is to help regulate their body temperature. Protect your cat's health by leaving water dishes in at least two places in your home. Clean the water dishes and refill them every day to keep the containers clean of mildew and mold.

Lastly, your cat needs a safe place to curl up for comfort that is close to the water and circulating air. If your cat hasn't already adopted a favorite spot on its own that meets these requirements, try placing a shallow cardboard box with a towel next to the water dish and fan. With all of these precautions in place, your Phoenix apartment will always be cat friendly.