East bay homes to rent with large dog? (Concord, Vallejo: rental, house)

[rubybullet]

Hi,
My husband and I are relocating to the east bay area so he can go to school in Vallejo. Vallejo, is pretty sketchy and we're thinking it would be best if we didn't live there. We have a large dog and are finding it kind of difficult to find a place to rent, that will allow for large dogs. I know they are out there, but thought perhaps someone might know of areas, websites, or other good advice when renting with a large dog. We are also looking for a place that won't be concerned about the breed of dog. We live in a house in Denver currently and it's never been an issue.

I will most likely be commuting for a job, and he will be commuting to Vallejo for school. I realize that I could end up commuting an hour or more one way if need be. So some of the areas we have been looking at are Benicia, Novato, Crockett. Are there other places that we should be looking/considering? We also don't want to go over $1800 for rent, and are willing to sacrifice space if we can have our dog.

Thanks!
Ruby

[llowllevellowll]

For affordable rents and rental flexibilities, I'd look in North Concord - 3-4 bedrooms with a yard could go as cheaply as $1550-$1600/mo, Fairfield's Green Valley, or Hercules, etc.

You really don't need to insulate yourself that much (an hour drive for safety) is a bit much.

Fairfield's Green Valley is really nice. Even parts of Vallejo are habitable, to be sure. I'd happily rent in Glen Cove or for insulation-purposes, try Hiddenbrook. Vallejo isn't all bad. Generally, you'll find that being east of I-80 in Vallejo puts you into relatively good areas. Meanwhile, in Fairfield, you tend to want to be west of I-80.

Since you're coming from out of state, you're welcome to PM me and I'll be happy to send a little map of areas that are perfectly safe.

I PMed you with a few specific properties that I manage that are about to become available in those communities so you can get an idea with what you can expect. I know for sure the home in Concord will allow for a large dog (it also has a fenced-in yard). I'd be more than happy to give you the landlord's contact info privately.

Honestly, it'll be pretty easy to find what you're looking for within a 10-15 minute drive to work if that's what you want to do.

As a note, if you live on the other side of the Benicia or Carquinez Bridges, it's a $5 dollar toll to get to Vallejo (and free to cross back into Contra Costa County) which if you're going to be commuting to school everyday, but not closer to the Bay Area everyday, than I'd favor Fairfield, Vallejo, or Benicia more than I'd favor Crocket, Hercules, or Concord.

Good luck.

[ahuey11]

Hey rubybullet, are you still interested? I have a property looking to rent out. Its a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house located in San Leandro,California. Very close to Vallejo. For $1300. If still interested, contact me at 415-513-8100

[mayorhaggar]

But the dog might eat your property! Yeah, I'm tired of anti-pet landlords. Also San Leandro isn't "very close" to Vallejo.