The 25-year-old was held by police in Hertfordshire on Monday in connection with damage to an apartment building where he lives in the Bushey area.
Writing on his Instagram account on Tuesday, he explained that he accidentally damaged a door as he tried to force it open after it became stuck.
"On Saturday night after our win against Southampton I went out with my family and friends for dinner," he wrote.
"After our dinner we all wanted a night swim in my gym so we changed to shorts and brought towels down.
"As we arrived at the gym my key fob changed the colour from red (locked) to green (open) but the door remained closed. We thought the door was stuck so we tried to open it and it caused some damage. I apologise for any inconvenience for my neighbours and I have paid in full.
"We had no part in damaging anything else in the building. The matter is closed with the police, and my focus is on tonight's match."
Police said Bendtner has been cautioned - meaning he will not be required to attend court.
In a statement, Hertfordshire Police said: "A 25-year-old man from Bushey has been cautioned for criminal damage and is no longer in custody.
"He was arrested in connection with an incident which occurred at an address in The Avenue, Bushey, in the early hours of November 24."
A spokesman for Arsenal said: "As a club we do not comment on players' private matters. However, we do expect the highest standards to be maintained on and off the pitch and will be reminding Nicklas of this."
The team plays against Marseille in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
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