Bad Credit Apartments - Get Approved Fast, 100% Free
Zero judgment. 100% free. We know which Texas apartments will say YES, regardless of your credit, eviction, or rental history.
Bad Credit Apartments is a TREC-licensed second-chance leasing team founded in 2013 and serving Texas renters for over 15 years. Based in Austin, we place renters across Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and communities statewide.
Free, no-obligation - takes under 30 seconds.
4.9★
63+ reviews on Birdeye
15+ yrs
serving Texas renters
24–72h
typical approval window
$0
free to renters, always
Tired of losing $150 in application fees on automatic denials?
You are not unhousable. You just need someone who already knows which doors are open - in Austin, Houston, DFW, or anywhere in Texas.
"I've already been denied at 3 places."
Each denial costs $50-$150 in non-refundable fees. We pre-qualify you so you only spend money where approval is realistic.
"I don't even know what's on my record."
Most renters apply blind. SafeRent and RealPage automated screening reject files before a human ever sees them. We help you read your tenant report, decode an eviction filing vs. judgment, and present your situation in the best light.
"I need to move this week."
Same-day and 24-72 hour approvals are routine for motivated renters - if you target communities built for fast move-ins. We do, across Texas.
Apartment locating for evictions, broken leases, and low credit
The Bad Credit Apartments team maintains a per-community screening database covering apartment complexes, townhomes, and duplexes across Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio. 100% free to every renter.
ASAP / Same-Day Move-In Apartment Locating
Expedited locating and same-day application assistance for renters who need to move immediately - often within 24 to 72 hours.
Learn more →First-Time & No-Rental-History Apartment Locating
Free Austin apartment locating for students, recent graduates, and new-to-the-U.S. renters with no rental or credit history. TREC-licensed agents, 15+ years of experience.
Learn more →Income & Alternative-Verification Apartment Locating
For self-employed, 1099/gig, cash-income, and high-DTI renters who can't meet standard income proof - we find communities with flexible verification.
Learn more →Second-Chance & Background-Friendly Apartment Locating
We match renters with evictions, broken leases, rental debt, or older criminal records to Austin communities that actually approve second-chance applicants.
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Why renters with bad credit trust our free locating team
100% free, never a fee to the renter.
Communities pay our locator fee. You pay nothing. Ever.
TREC-licensed under a real brokerage.
Not an unlicensed "locator." Accountability, E&O insurance, and a broker behind every transaction across Texas.
Per-community screening criteria database.
We track which apartment complexes, townhome communities, and duplexes approve which credit scores, evictions, and background situations - from North Austin and the Domain to Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park, and every metro we serve.
Pre-qualification before you spend a dime.
We match your profile to communities likely to say yes - whether you need a studio, a 1-bedroom, or a 3-bedroom apartment - so application fees go to real chances, not auto-denials.
From denied to lease signed in 4 steps
From "I keep getting denied" to lease signed - usually in days. Updated for 2026 screening criteria.
Tell us your situation
Quick profile - credit range, history, timing, budget, and target metro. Honest answers only.
Get a real list
Apartments, townhomes, and duplexes we know will consider your situation in Austin, Houston, DFW, or San Antonio - not 50 random links you have to vet.
Tour & apply with a plan
We brief you on what each community needs to see, so your application leads with strength.
Sign & move in
Approvals coordinated in 24-72 hours for motivated renters. Same-day at some Texas communities.
Stop applying blind. Start applying smart.
Searching for second-chance apartments near you in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, or San Antonio? Get a free, no-obligation list of communities that fit your situation.
Real placements, real stories from approved renters
From North Austin apartment complexes to Round Rock townhomes - a few of the situations the Bad Credit Apartments team has solved.
"I had an eviction from 3 years ago and a credit score in the 500s. They found me an apartment in Round Rock in 48 hours. I'm moving in this weekend!"
Marcus T.
Round Rock, TX
"I was rejected at 3 places before finding these guys. They knew exactly where to send me and saved me $200 in application fees I would've lost otherwise."
Sarah L.
Austin, TX
"Thought a misdemeanor background would stop me forever. They have a specific list for background issues. Professional, fast, and it's actually free!"
James W.
Pflugerville, TX
Serving renters across Austin, Houston, Dallas, and beyond
From Cedar Park and Georgetown in Williamson County to Pflugerville, Hutto, and Leander - plus the Galleria and Medical Center in Houston, Uptown Dallas, and Stone Oak in San Antonio. Our licensed team covers Travis County, Williamson County, and every major Texas metro.
Austin
Travis County
Round Rock
Williamson County
Pflugerville
Travis County
Cedar Park & Leander
Williamson County
Georgetown
Williamson County
Hutto
Williamson County
Dallas
Dallas County
Fort Worth
Tarrant County
Houston
San Antonio
Uptown Dallas
Oak Lawn
Turtle Creek
Las Colinas
Frisco
Plano
Victory Park
McKinney
Allen
Addison
Grapevine
North Fort Worth
West 7th
Euless
North Dallas
South Dallas
Richardson
Garland
Farmers Branch
Coppell
Cedar Hill
DeSoto
Duncanville
Lewisville
Flower Mound
The Colony
Valley Ranch
Rockwall
Hurst
Bedford
North Arlington
South Arlington
Galleria
Midtown Houston
Medical Center
The Woodlands
Energy Corridor
Katy
Spring
Heights
Clear Lake
Pearland
The Domain
Downtown Austin
Mueller
South Congress
Cedar Park
East Austin
Stone Oak
The Dominion
Pearl District
Medical Center
North Central San Antonio
Alamo Ranch
Schertz
New Braunfels
Arlington
Irving
Denton
Grand Prairie
Mansfield
Carrollton
Sugar Land
Conroe
Cypress
San Marcos
Kyle
Converse
Near Fort Sam Houston
Apartments Near JBSA-Lackland AFB
Apartments Near NAS Fort Worth JRB
Live Oak
Boerne
River Oaks
Memorial City
Downtown Houston
EaDo (East Downtown)
Westchase
League City
Friendswood
Tomball
Jersey Village
Richmond / Rosenberg
Missouri City
Baytown
Pasadena
Southwest Austin / Circle C
North Austin / Arboretum
West Lake Hills / Lakeway
Leander
Manor
Alamo Heights / Terrell Hills
Westover Hills / Far West
Helotes / Fair Oaks Ranch
Universal City / Selma
Cibolo
Downtown San Antonio
North Richland Hills
Keller
Southlake
Colleyville
Haltom City
Saginaw
Burleson
Common questions about renting with bad credit
Quick answers to what most second-chance renters ask first.
Is your apartment locating service really free?
Yes, it is 100% free to you, always. The apartment community pays our locator fee when you sign a lease, so you never pay us a cent. There is no catch and no fee to the renter, ever.
Can you really get me approved with bad credit or no credit?
Often, yes. We maintain a database of which Austin-area communities approve credit scores under 550, no credit, bankruptcies, and foreclosures. We pre-qualify you before you apply so you only spend application fees where approval is realistic.
Do you work with evictions and broken leases?
Yes. Evictions and broken leases are among the most common situations we handle. We know which communities forgive filings versus judgments and how to present your case, so a past mark doesn't automatically end your search.
How fast can I move in?
For motivated renters we routinely coordinate approvals and move-ins within 24 to 72 hours, and same-day approvals are possible at some communities. We'll tell you up front what timeline is realistic for your specific situation.
Are you actually licensed?
Yes. We are TREC-licensed real estate agents working under a real brokerage - not unlicensed 'locators.' That means accountability, E&O insurance, and a broker backing every transaction, which protects you from the scams common in this space.
I'm self-employed or paid in cash - can you still help?
Absolutely. We work with communities that accept bank statements, tax returns, offer letters, and bank-statement averaging instead of traditional W-2 paystubs, and we help you assemble the right proof to get approved.
You've been told no enough times. Let us help you hear yes.
Bad Credit Apartments is licensed across Texas and free to every renter. Get a real list of apartments with 2026 screening criteria that match your situation.