Second Chance Apartments in Austin.
No Judgment.
Free apartment locating for renters with evictions, broken leases, bad credit, or a background issue.
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TREC Broker #562021 · 1,000+ renters placed · $0 cost
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Denied an Apartment? You're Not Alone
Most 2nd chance renters in Austin lose hundreds in application fees at complexes from Downtown to North Lamar before figuring out which properties will actually work with them. We fix that.
Wasted application fees
$50-$80 per denial adds up fast. Most renters burn $200+ before getting placed.
Automated denials
SafeRent and RealPage automatically flags your file. No human reviews it. No appeal.
Hidden criteria
Every property has rules they don't post. Without insider knowledge, you're guessing.
Pressure to move fast
A packed U-Haul or a denial deadline doesn't leave time to keep applying blind.
Second Chance Apartment Locating for Every Situation
Bad Credit Apartment Locator
We direct renters with low credit, bankruptcies, or foreclosures to Austin complexes that approve on income stability rather than credit score.
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Broken Lease Apartment Locator
We locate Austin properties that approve tenants despite an unresolved past lease, owed balance, or property damage claim.
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Eviction Apartment Locator
We find Austin apartments that approve renters with a past eviction, including options for evictions over and under one year old.
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Misdemeanor & Felony Apartment Locator
We find Austin communities that accept non-violent felonies and misdemeanors, handling the Texas 7-year lookback and individual screening.
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We track the unadvertised criteria each property uses: eviction age cutoffs, debt thresholds, and lookback windows for apartments, condos, townhomes, and duplexes. We pre-screen your situation before you waste a single application fee.
100% free
Austin Second Chance Team never charges renters. We are commission paid by the community after you move in.
Same day turnaround
Tell us your situation, get a custom list back in two days or less.
No judgment
A dignified, honest conversation about what's realistic. We never shame anyone.
TREC licensed
Austin Second Chance Team, operating under Spirit Real Estate Group, TREC Broker #562021. Not a lead flipping scam.
How we get you from denied to moved in
Pre-Qualify
Share your situation in a 3-minute form. Eviction age, balance, income, target areas.
Custom List
We pre-screen complexes from Mueller to South Lamar against your situation and send a custom list, usually same or next day.
Tour Properties
Visit the communities that are most likely to approve you. No more wasted trips.
Apply Strategically
We coach you on what to say to leasing agents and when to disclose. Stop burning fees.
Approved & Moved In
Sign the lease and select "Apartment Locator" as your referral source on the application. Move in. We handle the paperwork from first call to signed lease.
Not sure if you'll qualify?
Searching for second chance apartments near you? Tell us your situation and we give you an honest read, plus a list if there's one to send.
Serving the Greater Austin metro
From East Riverside and South Congress to Round Rock, Pflugerville, Buda, Kyle, Georgetown, and Cedar Park. We cover the entire metro.
North Austin
Rundberg Lane to Parmer has the highest density of income-based screening in the metro. North Lamar garden style complexes approve renters at credit thresholds that Domain area high rises reject. We map which ones fit your file.
South Austin
Oltorf to Slaughter Lane runs older locally managed stock that screens on income alone. South Lamar and Ben White corridors approve broken leases and evictions over one year where central Austin won't. Lower rents, manual review.
East Austin
East Riverside to Montopolis runs the widest range of flexible screening in Austin. Pleasant Valley and Airport Blvd communities approve on income documentation alone, including renters other corridors reject outright.
Common Renter Questions Answered
Is your apartment locating service really free?
Yes. The service is 100% free to you. We're paid a commission by the apartment community after you move in, so you never pay us a fee, and legitimate Texas locating is always commission based, never upfront.
How fast will I get my list of apartments?
Most renters receive a custom, customized list usually the same or next business day. The list is valid for 30 days, and we'll revise it by phone if you need more options.
How does the process work?
We send your list, usually same or next day. Tour the communities, apply to your top picks, and we coach you on what to say to the leasing agent. Most renters are approved within a week.
Can I rent an apartment in Austin with an eviction?
Often yes. Austin communities typically work with evictions over one year old, with limited options under a year. Outstanding property debt reduces how many will accept you, and most require income of 2.5x to 3x the rent. A co-signer can help if income is borderline.
What income do I need to qualify?
Most 2nd chance communities require gross monthly income of 2.5x to 3x the monthly rent. If your income is borderline, a co-signer can bridge the gap. Third-party guarantor services like LeaseLock or TheGuarantors are another option, typically costing about one month's rent.
Do you work with felonies and misdemeanors?
Yes. We focus on non-violent offenses and use the Texas 7-year background lookback to target communities that screen case by case. We handle felonies both over and under seven years, misdemeanors, and deferred adjudication.
Ready for a Second Chance?
No judgment, no upfront fees. Just a custom list of apartments, condos, and townhomes across Austin that will actually approve you, delivered usually same or next day.