Nationwide Second Chance Apartments Finder – Felony Friendly

If you’ve been denied for housing—or you’re afraid you will be—this page is your starting point.

Our goal is simple: help you search for second chance apartments by state and city and give you the exact questions and steps that reduce wasted time and application fees.

Second chance housing searches often include terms like:

• second chance apartments near me
   
• eviction friendly apartments
   
• bad credit apartments
   
• broken lease apartments
   
• felony friendly apartments / apartments that may consider a record
   
• no rental history apartments
   

Different properties interpret these terms differently. That’s why your best move is to search by location, then verify screening standards before applying.

Search your state → city, then review your options and follow the “before you apply” checklist below. You’ll get better results when you:

• Expand your search radius (nearby suburbs often have different screening)
   
• Focus on properties that allow individualized review
   
• Prepare documents upfront so you can move quickly when you find a fit
   

These questions protect your wallet:

1. Evictions: Do you deny for evictions? How far back do you look? (3, 5, 7 years varies.)
    
2. Broken lease/landlord debt: Do you deny for balances owed? Will a payment plan help?
    
3. Credit: Is there a minimum score? Do you consider income and stability if score is low?
    
4. Background screening: What results are disqualifying? Do you consider time passed and rehabilitation?
    
5. Upfront costs: What move-in fees are required? Are deposits higher when screening is more complex?
    
6. Proof of income: What income multiple is required (2.5x, 3x)? What documents do you accept?
    

If a leasing office won’t answer these questions clearly, treat that like a warning sign.

You don’t need to be perfect—you need to be prepared. Many renters improve their odds with:

• Steady income proof: pay stubs, offer letter, bank statements (as accepted)
   
• References: employer references, prior landlord references (if available)
   
• A short explanation letter: factual, calm, no over-sharing
   
• A realistic budget: being within the property’s income requirements matters a lot
   
• Time since the issue: older problems can be easier to overcome than recent ones
   
• Consistency: same job, stable schedule, clear plan
   

• Applying without asking screening questions
   
• Applying to luxury properties with strict automated screening
   
• Leaving gaps in rental history without explanation
   
• Overstating income or submitting unclear documents
   
• Paying multiple fees in a row out of panic
   

We provide information and tools to help you search. Each property sets its own screening criteria, and availability changes quickly. Always verify requirements directly with the property before paying fees or submitting an application.

Next step: Search your city/state now, then read the FAQ page for the most common screening questions and answers.