Rental Apartments with Pets – Find Your New Home Easily

Are you looking for a rental apartment but have four-legged family members? In Estonia, finding a rental apartment with pets is a real challenge – statistics show that only about 4% of all rental listings explicitly state that pets are allowed. This means that if your beloved furry friend is an inseparable part of your family, your search for a home needs to be smarter and more patient than usual.

Why is it difficult to find a rental apartment with pets?

Finding a rental home with pets can be challenging because many apartment owners do not allow animals. For example, according to Kinnisvara24 data, among 1349 active rental listings, only 43 were marked as pet-friendly. This shows how limited the options are for those looking for a home with their four-legged family member.

Landlords are often cautious because they fear:

• Possible damage to furnishings

• Allergy risks to future tenants

• Complaints from neighbors (noise, odors)

• Decreased overall value of the apartment

These fears are understandable, but often unfounded in the case of a responsible tenant and a well-behaved pet. Therefore, it is important to know how to find suitable offers and negotiate thoughtfully with owners.

Kinnisvara24 advantages in finding a pet-friendly rental apartment

The Kinnisvara24 portal has created special tools that make finding a suitable rental home with pets significantly easier:

1. Special "pets allowed" filter - this allows you to immediately see only those listings where pets are explicitly welcome. Search for a pet-friendly rental apartment here.

2. Regional search - combine the pet filter with the region where you want to live. For example, you can search for pet-friendly apartments in Tallinn or in Tartu

3. Quality listings - listings on the portal contain detailed information that saves time. Based on photos and descriptions, you can already assess whether the apartment suits your pet's needs before making contact.

4. Quick response opportunity - if interested, you can contact the landlord with a single click, which is important in a fast rental market where pet-friendly apartments don't remain available for long.

5. Mobile-friendly user interface - search for a suitable home even on the go, as the Kinnisvara24 portal design is optimized for mobile devices.

Helpful tips for finding a rental apartment with pets

1. Open negotiations even if the listing says pets are forbidden

Even if the listing states "pets forbidden," it's worth contacting and explaining your situation. Sometimes owners are willing to make exceptions, especially if:

• It's a calm pet that's well-adapted to home life, such as a cat or a small breed dog

• You have references from previous landlords about your pet's good behavior

• You offer higher rent or a larger security deposit

• You explain your pet's training and care habits (vaccination certificates, training courses)

• Be honest and transparent in communication so the landlord has a clear understanding of how many pets you plan to move with and what their temperament and care needs are.

2. Be transparent when signing the rental agreement

The presence of a pet should always be clearly stated in the rental agreement to avoid future misunderstandings. In the agreement, it's worth clarifying:

• The type, breed, and number of pets (how many animals are allowed)

• Responsibility for possible damage

• Obligations regarding apartment maintenance

• Conditions under which the landlord may require pet removal (e.g., in case of persistent disturbing noise)

Precise documentation protects the interests of both parties and establishes clear expectations.

3. Offer additional security

Landlords often fear damage caused by pets. To give them peace of mind, you can offer:

• A higher security deposit (for example, a deposit of 2-3 months' rent instead of the usual 1 month)

• A provision that you cover all damage caused by the pet, even if it exceeds the security deposit

• Willingness to arrange a professional cleaning service at the end of the lease

Some landlords may also agree to establishing a special "pet fee," which can be either one-time or monthly.

4. Keep the apartment clean and address pet behavioral issues

Once you've found a suitable rental home with a pet, it's important to show that you're a responsible tenant. To do this, it's worth following some simple principles:

• Keep your home clean – regularly remove hair and other traces, and use quality cleaning equipment if needed.

• Avoid excessive alone time – especially important for young and active animals that have a greater risk of damaging the apartment.

• Be considerate of neighbors – ensure that your pet doesn't disturb others (e.g., through barking, scratching, or other noise).

• Address behavioral problems early – if necessary, consult a trainer or specialist to ensure peaceful coexistence

Proper care and thoughtful behavior help create a good relationship with the landlord and increase the chances of finding a pet-friendly home in the future.

Examples of pet-friendly rental apartments

The Kinnisvara24 portal contains various pet-friendly rental apartments. For example, one notable offer is a 4-room bright and spacious apartment in the Torupillar area in Tallinn's city center, where well-behaved pets are allowed.

Particularly suitable for pet-owning tenants are:

• Larger apartments with room to move around

• Ground floor apartments with easy access to the outdoors (especially for dogs)

• Apartments with a balcony or terrace, offering extra space for pets

• Apartments with hard flooring (laminate, parquet) that is easier to clean

As 2025 real estate market forecasts show, the rental market is becoming increasingly competitive, which may mean both challenges and opportunities for pet owners.

For your information: who pays the maintenance fund?

It's important to remember that ancillary expenses and building maintenance and improvement costs are two different things, and the procedure for their payment must be clearly established in the initial rental agreement. If the agreement simply states that the tenant must pay all ancillary expenses, they are not legally required to pay, for example, the maintenance fund or other building improvement-related costs.

Building maintenance and improvement costs are a broad and not widely used term in everyday language, so the well-known maintenance fund is often cited in the agreement. This is not necessarily wrong, as the tenant can be required to pay the costs partially. However, the maintenance fund doesn't cover all costs, which can later create disputes between the parties, for example, regarding payment of additional housing association loan installments.

If the parties want to agree that the tenant also bears these costs, they must follow the law and clearly state in the agreement that the tenant bears all building maintenance and improvement costs, or list these costs individually.

Finding a pet-friendly apartment with Kinnisvara24 help

The Kinnisvara24 portal offers a convenient and user-friendly environment to search for a home suitable for you and your pet. The advantages over other real estate portals are:

1. Unique offers - on the Kinnisvara24 portal you can find real estate offers that are not available on other portals, including many pet-friendly apartments

2. Trilingual platform - Estonian, Russian, and English support a wide user base, which is especially useful for international tenants with pets.

3. Mobile-friendly user interface - This is ideal for quick searches on a smartphone, allowing you to conveniently browse offers and respond to new listings while on the go or near your current location.

4. Constantly updated offers - pet-friendly apartments are added regularly, so it's worth visiting the portal frequently

You can also find useful advice and articles on the Kinnisvara24 portal that help you navigate the world of rental agreements and provide practical tips on how to be a successful pet-owning tenant.

Summary

Finding a rental apartment with pets is indeed a challenge, but with the special filters and useful functions of the Kinnisvara24 portal, it's much easier. Use the special "pets allowed" filter, be open and transparent in negotiations, and be ready to offer additional security. It's also important to be able to present yourself and your pet responsibly and show your willingness to keep the apartment in good condition.

Start your search today on the Kinnisvara24 portal and find a home where both you and your four-legged family members are welcome!