Pet-Friendly 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments in Durham, NC
At Forest Pointe Apartments, pets are part of the family. Our pet-friendly apartments in Durham, NC, provide a comfortable place for you and your four-legged companion to call home. With spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, in-home washers and dryers, and a convenient location near Duke University and downtown Durham, Forest Pointe makes it easier to enjoy everyday life with your pet.
Living in Durham gives pet owners access to wooded hiking trails, paved greenways, off-leash dog parks, outdoor restaurant patios, and locally owned businesses that welcome well-behaved dogs. Whether your ideal day includes a quiet morning walk, an afternoon at the dog park, or dinner on a patio with your pup, you will find plenty of pet-friendly places to explore near Forest Pointe.
A Pet-Friendly Durham Apartment Community
Finding the right apartment means choosing a home that works for every member of your household—including the ones with paws. Forest Pointe offers pet-friendly apartments with spacious living areas and convenient features that help simplify your daily routine.
Our classic and renovated apartments include in-home washers and dryers, making it easier to clean pet bedding, blankets, and muddy towels after a Durham trail adventure. Select renovated homes also feature granite countertops, subway tile backsplashes, and wood-plank laminate flooring.
Pet Policy at Forest Pointe Apartments
Forest Pointe is a pet-friendly apartment community in Durham, NC, where cats and dogs are welcomed as part of the family. Residents may have up to two pets per apartment.
Before moving in, all pets must complete the required screening process through Forest Pointe PetScreening. This online profile helps residents submit their pet’s information and required documentation in one convenient place.
Pet Fees and Monthly Pet Rent
The pet fee is $300 for the first pet. An additional pet requires a $100 fee. Monthly pet rent is $20.
Breed Restrictions
Restricted breeds are not permitted at Forest Pointe. Breed restrictions are as follows: Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Pit Bull, German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher, Min-Pins, Akita, Chow, Wolf Hybrids, Dogo Argentine, Presa Canario, Cane Corso, Tosa Inu or other pets deemed dangerous by Management are not permitted.
Contact the Forest Pointe leasing team with questions about pet policies, required documentation, fees, or the PetScreening process.
Dog Parks Near Forest Pointe Apartments
Durham Parks and Recreation maintains several enclosed dog parks where registered dogs can exercise and socialize off leash. Durham currently operates four public dog parks, and dogs must be registered with the city before using them.



