The Jefferson

Pets

Pet-friendly apartments at The Jefferson

Cats and small dogs are welcome at The Jefferson. Here is the policy in plain terms, and where to walk the dog nearby.

The pet policy

Cats and small dogs are welcome. Pets need up-to-date vaccination records, and a pet deposit plus a monthly pet fee apply. Weight and breed limits can apply to dogs, so the honest answer on a specific dog is to call the leasing office at 515-895-4020 and ask before you apply.

Bedroom with ceiling fan at The Jefferson

Room and places to walk

The two-bedroom homes give a pet room to settle, and the south side has green space close by: Ewing Park is 2.2 miles south and Easter Lake Park, with its four-mile loop trail, is 2.8 miles. The parks and trails page has more.

Every home is a renovated two-bedroom, one bath, about 850 square feet, with a new kitchen, a redone bath, new flooring and fresh paint, and a stove and refrigerator included. Live pricing is on the availability page.

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Questions people ask

Does The Jefferson allow pets?

Yes, cats and small dogs. Pets need up-to-date vaccination records, and a pet deposit plus a monthly pet fee apply.

Are dogs allowed at The Jefferson?

Small dogs are welcome. Weight and breed limits can apply, so call the leasing office at 515-895-4020 about a specific dog before you apply.

Is there a pet fee?

Yes, a pet deposit plus a monthly pet fee. The leasing office has the current amounts.

Where can I walk my dog nearby?

Ewing Park is 2.2 miles south and Easter Lake Park, with a four-mile loop trail, is 2.8 miles, both by road.

Distances are road miles from 3712 SE 14th Street, measured with OpenStreetMap routing in October 2026. The site keeps no distance module of its own, so the route planner is the source.

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