Important: Regardless of your rental history situation, every applicant must also qualify for income, credit, and criminal background checks.
LATE PAYMENTS
Issue: Missed or late payments on past rentals.
Solution: Some communities will work with you if you can show recent consistent payments even without a co-signer.
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NO RENTAL HISTORY
Issue: First-time renter or no prior lease.
Solution: Many apartments accept renters without prior history if you can show stable income or use a guarantor.
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BROKEN LEASES, EVICTIONS, AND RENTAL DEBTS
⚠️ Please note: All applicants must still meet income, credit, and criminal background requirements in addition to rental history.
Rental History Policy
What if I owe less than $250 to a past landlord? ▼
If your landlord debt is under $250 and less than 5 years old, you may be conditionally approved. An additional deposit or conditions may apply.
Can I rent with an eviction from the past 5 years? ▼
Unfortunately, no. Any eviction in the past 5 years is an automatic denial.
What if I’ve had more than one eviction filing? ▼
Two or more eviction filings in the last 2 years will result in denial, even if they didn’t move forward.
What if my eviction is more than 5 years old? ▼
Evictions older than 5 years are not automatically disqualifying. You may still qualify if you meet other requirements.
What if I owe more than $250 to a past landlord? ▼
Larger debts usually need to be paid off first. Some communities may require proof the balance is cleared.
My rental debt does not show on all three credit bureaus — can I still be approved? ▼
Yes! While many apartments check all three credit bureaus, some only pull from one — often Equifax or Experian.
If your rental debt doesn’t appear on the bureau they use, this could be the key to getting approved — even if the balance is over $250 or within the last 5 years.
Apartment Price Ranges in Austin & Surrounding Areas
(North: Pflugerville, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander | South: Austin)
| Bedrooms | North | South |
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| 1/1 | from $850 | from $950 |
| 2/2 | from $1,100 | from $1,200 |
| 3/2 | from $1,800 | from $2,200 |
Note: Prices may vary during peak rental season due to limited availability.
Pricing reflects typical starting rates for apartments in the Austin area, including nearby cities such as Pflugerville, Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, and Leander. Rates may vary by community, apartment features (washer and dryer hookups, appliances, wood flooring, yard, attached garage, etc.), location within the city (East vs. West), and the year the property was built. Prices are often higher during peak rental season due to limited availability.
Ready to Find an Apartment That Works With You?
Whether you are dealing with bad credit, bankruptcy, foreclosure, no rental history, no credit, or you just need to move fast — I am here to help you get approved, not judged. Let’s make your next move simple, stress-free, and completely free to you.
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