Find Apartments That May Consider Felony Records
Your past should not end your housing search. Apartments for Felons helps renters explore housing resources, understand common screening requirements, and connect with possible apartment options in their area.
Check Your Options
Who We Help
Housing-provider policies vary widely. We help renters with diverse backgrounds focus their search.
Felony convictions
Approval criteria for felony convictions depends on the property. We help identify possible resources and guide your preparation.
Misdemeanor records
Approval criteria for misdemeanor records depends on the property. We help identify possible resources and guide your preparation.
Evictions
Approval criteria for evictions depends on the property. We help identify possible resources and guide your preparation.
Broken leases
Approval criteria for broken leases depends on the property. We help identify possible resources and guide your preparation.
Bad credit
Approval criteria for bad credit depends on the property. We help identify possible resources and guide your preparation.
Limited rental history
Approval criteria for limited rental history depends on the property. We help identify possible resources and guide your preparation.
How It Works
Tell Us What You Need
Share your city, budget, move-in timeline, and housing challenges.
We Review Your Situation
The information helps determine which housing resources may be relevant.
Receive Possible Next Steps
Depending on location and availability, the renter may receive housing resources, property leads, or search guidance.
Contact Housing Providers
The renter verifies current availability, pricing, screening standards, and application requirements directly with the property.
We never guarantee approval. Each property makes its own screening and leasing decisions.
What Does "Felony-Friendly Apartment" Mean?
"Felony-friendly" is not a universal certification. It usually refers to a housing provider that may review applicants individually instead of automatically denying every person with a criminal record.
Decisions may depend on the type of offense, time since the offense, completion of probation or parole, current income, rental history, outstanding landlord debt, credit history, references, local laws, and property-specific screening rules.
We do not provide legal advice.
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Prepare for Your Search
- Know your approximate credit score
- Gather recent pay stubs
- Calculate your affordable monthly rent
- Document positive rental history
- Prepare personal or professional references
- Write a short explanation of your circumstances
- Save money for application fees and deposits
Helpful Guides & Resources
How to Find Apartments After a Felony
A step-by-step guide to navigating the search process.
Read Guide →What Landlords Look for During Screening
Understand the criteria used to evaluate applicants.
Read Guide →Writing a Rental Explanation Letter
Use our free tool to generate a professional letter explaining your background.
Try Tool →Renting With an Eviction
How to approach landlords when you have a recent eviction.
Read Guide →Reentry Housing Resources
Find transitional and supportive housing programs.
Read Guide →Questions to Ask Before Paying a Fee
Save money by asking the right questions first.
Read Guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone with a felony rent an apartment?
Yes. While it is challenging, approval depends on the individual property owner's screening practices, the type of offense, and other factors like income and rental history.
Is Apartments for Felons a landlord?
No. We are a resource and referral platform that helps connect renters with possible housing options. We do not own or manage any properties.
Does submitting this website's form guarantee housing?
No. Submitting the form allows us to review your situation and identify possible resources. All leasing decisions are made entirely by the housing providers.
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Tell us where you want to live and what challenges are affecting your search. We'll help organize your information and identify possible housing resources.
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