How much does Texas Apartment Locating charge?

Our service is 100% FREE to renters! 💚 Apartments pay us when you lease, so we're motivated to help you find the right place and get approved! You pay nothing, your rent won't increase, and you still get apartment specials!

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What areas of Texas do you serve?

We help renters find apartments throughout Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and surrounding areas! 💚 Whether you're looking for luxury apartments, affordable options, or second-chance housing, our licensed apartment locators are here to help!

  

How does your free apartment locating service work?

It's easy! 💚 Complete our short apartment search form, and we'll match you with a dedicated licensed apartment locator. Your locator will learn about your needs, budget, and preferred location, then create a personalized list of apartments for you to explore!

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Do you help renters find houses and townhomes, too?

Yes! 💚 While we primarily specialize in apartments, our database also includes select single-family rental homes and townhomes! Availability varies by location, budget, and rental requirements. Our licensed locators can help you explore the options that fit your needs!

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Can you help me find an apartment with bad credit?

Absolutely! 💚 We work with apartment communities that consider renters with poor credit, low credit scores, or limited credit history. Some properties offer conditional approvals such as a higher deposit, credit risk fee, personal co-signer, or work with third-party guarantor services. Approval depends on each community's rental requirements.

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Can I rent an apartment with an eviction?

Yes, it's possible! 💚 Some second-chance apartment communities consider renters with previous evictions, even relatively recent ones. Requirements vary depending on the property, the circumstances of the eviction, and whether any rental debt remains unpaid.

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Can you help me find an apartment with a broken lease or rental debt?

Yes! 💚 We specialize in helping renters with broken leases, unpaid apartment balances, and rental collections. Some communities may consider your situation at the property level, while others partner with third-party co-sign services that can help eligible applicants qualify.

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Can I get approved for an apartment with a criminal background?

Possibly! 💚 Some apartment communities consider applicants with misdemeanors and felonies. Many have time restrictions, while others review criminal backgrounds on a case-by-case basis. Approval depends on the property's screening criteria and your individual circumstances. Our experienced locators help identify apartment communities that will consider your background based on their rental criteria!

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Can I rent an apartment after bankruptcy?

Yes! 💚 Some apartment communities consider applicants with discharged or dismissed bankruptcies. Requirements vary depending on how recently the bankruptcy occurred, your current credit, and your rental history. Open bankruptcies are more challenging.

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What are second-chance apartments?

Second-chance apartments are communities with more lenient rental criteria than most traditional apartments. They may consider renters with poor credit, evictions, broken leases, unpaid rental debt, or certain criminal backgrounds. 💚 Every property has its own approval requirements, so our experienced locators help identify communities whose rental criteria fit your unique situation.

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💡 IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Many apartment communities we identify as second-chance friendly based on their rental criteria do NOT use or recognize the term "second-chance apartments," and some don't want to be labeled that way!

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So, if you call an apartment community that your locator included on your personalized list and ask, "Are y'all second chance?" don't be surprised if they say NO!​ That's why we research the actual rental criteria rather than relying on whether a property calls itself second chance. 💚

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What credit score do I need to rent an apartment?

It depends on the apartment community! 💚 Some properties require higher credit scores, while others consider applicants with lower scores or use overall credit screening rather than a strict minimum. Our locators can help you explore options based on your credit situation.

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How much income do I need to qualify for an apartment?

Most apartment communities require monthly gross income of 3 times the rent, although some accept 2.5 times the rent. 💚 For example, an apartment renting for $1,200 per month may require $3,600 in monthly gross income. Requirements vary by property.

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What if I don't qualify for an apartment on my own?

You may still have options! 💚 Some apartment communities accept qualified personal guarantors (such as a family member) if you don't meet their income requirements.

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If you meet the income requirements but have credit or rental history challenges, some communities offer conditional approvals, such as a higher security deposit, credit risk fee, personal co-signer, or assistance through a third-party guarantor service.

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Our experienced locators can help identify communities that offer these options based on your specific situation!

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Can a co-signing company help me get approved for an apartment?

Yes! 💚 Some apartment communities partner with third-party co-signing companies that help renters qualify despite credit or rental history challenges. These services have their own approval requirements and typically charge a non-refundable fee, often equivalent to one month's rent.

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Want to learn more? Read our blog: Understanding Third-Party Co-Signing Companies: What Renters Need to Know.

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Can you guarantee that I'll get approved?

No apartment locator or leasing agent can guarantee rental application approval before you submit an application. The apartment community won't have all the information needed to make a decision until your application has been processed. Typically, the property manager or screening service determines whether to approve, approve with conditions, or deny an application.

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However, our experienced locators help you understand rental requirements and focus on apartments where you have a REAL shot at approval! 💚 Our goal is to reduce your risk of denial by identifying communities whose rental criteria fit your situation. We help you avoid wasting money on application fees at properties where you don't meet the requirements and would face an automatic denial!

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Can I still get apartment specials if I use a locator?

Absolutely! 💚 Using Texas Apartment Locating does NOT increase your rent or disqualify you from apartment specials! You'll still be eligible for applicable move-in promotions, discounts, and leasing incentives offered by the apartment community.​

 

Do I need to tell the apartment community I'm working with Texas Apartment Locating?

Yes, please! 💚 When contacting, touring, or applying at an apartment community, always mention Texas Apartment Locating and provide your assigned locator's name. This ensures the community recognizes your referral and allows us to continue providing our FREE service to renters!

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​Have a question? Email us at info@texasapartmentlocating.com

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