Find Austin Apartments That Accept Evictions
We find Austin apartments that approve renters with a past eviction - including options for evictions over and under one year old.
Why renters in your situation keep getting denied
If you've been searching on your own, you've probably hit at least one of these. We built the service to fix exactly this.
Auto-denials before a human sees your file
SafeRent and RealPage flag your eviction the second you apply. The leasing agent rarely has authority to override.
$200+ burned in application fees
Most renters waste 3-4 application fees before they find an Austin property that actually works with an eviction.
Confusion over eviction age and balance
Properties have different cutoffs for evictions under 1 year, over 1 year, and over 2 years. Outstanding rental debt shifts the math again.
No way to know which complexes will say yes
Eviction-age cutoffs, debt thresholds, and guarantor rules are never published. Without insider knowledge, every application is a guess.
Renting in Austin after an eviction
Austin Second Chance Apartments helps renters with past evictions find housing across Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and Cedar Park. With 10+ years in the Texas rental market and 5,000+ successful placements, our TREC-licensed locators know which communities approve eviction histories and which ones auto-deny. The two facts that matter most are how old the filing is and whether there’s outstanding property debt. Our Eviction Relief Placement matches you to communities that work with your situation based on eviction age, balance owed, and the income you can document.
Most properties ease their screening on evictions older than one year and ease it again past two years. Screening databases like Experian RentBureau also flag unpaid rental debt, so a clean balance helps. Under a year, options are narrower but real - especially when you pair a strong income (2.5x–3x the rent) with a third-party guarantor program like LeaseLock, Rhino, or TheGuarantors.
How SafeRent and RealPage auto-deny your application
Most large Austin complexes use SafeRent or RealPage to auto-screen applications. These systems flag your file before a human ever reads it, and a leasing agent rarely has authority to override a denial. That’s why blind applications burn through $200+ in non-refundable application fees: you’re not getting denied by a person, you’re getting denied by a policy.
Austin Second Chance Apartments gets around it by mapping unadvertised property criteria - the specific eviction-age cutoffs, debt thresholds, and guarantor rules each community uses. We send you only the properties whose rules match your specific history. You apply where you’re likely a yes, not where the policy already says no.
What do eviction-friendly apartments require?
- Income proof at 2.5x–3x the monthly rent (pay stubs, employment letter, or tax returns if self-employed)
- Government ID and Social Security number
- A guarantor option if your income is borderline (about one month’s rent in fees)
- A short, honest disclosure of the eviction’s age, the balance, and what happened - we coach you on what to say
If there’s outstanding rental debt, we’ll talk through whether to pay, settle, or substitute with a guarantor before you apply. The order matters more than people realize, especially at larger garden-style complexes and Class B apartment communities in North Austin and South Austin. Read more in our guide to how rental debt affects approval.
How we compare to searching on your own
| Searching Alone | With Austin Second Chance Apartments | |
|---|---|---|
| Application fees lost | $200+ on average | $0 - apply only where you qualify |
| Time to options list | Weeks of trial and error | 24-48 hours |
| Eviction-age cutoff knowledge | Published rules only | Full database of unadvertised criteria |
| Cost of service | Free but costly in wasted fees | 100% free - always |
| Licensing | None | TREC-licensed brokerage |
Who this is for
You’ve been denied at least once because of an eviction filing, you live in or are moving to the Greater Austin metro - including Pflugerville, Georgetown, and San Marcos - and you have provable income at or near 2.5x what you’d pay in rent. If that’s you, request your free list. We’ll have it back to you in 24-48 hours. This is one part of our full second chance apartment locating service in Austin, which also covers broken leases, bad credit, and background issues.
Get your free, curated list of eviction-friendly Austin apartments (2026 pricing and availability). No upfront fees, ever. Request your free list →
A straight-talk advocate for second-chance renters
We know the unadvertised criteria
Every property has rules they don't post - eviction age cutoffs, debt thresholds, guarantor requirements. We track them.
Free to you, always
We're paid a commission by the community after you move in. You never pay us, and we never ask for an upfront fee.
TREC licensed
We're a Texas Real Estate Commission licensed brokerage. Your locator is a real estate professional, not a lead broker.
$50 cash rebate
List us as your referral on your guest card and lease, and we send you $50 after move-in.
Five steps from denied to moved in
Tell us your situation
Share the age of your eviction, any outstanding balance, your income, and the areas you want. It's a short form, takes about 3 minutes.
We pre-screen the market
We map your profile against unadvertised property criteria - eviction-age rules, debt thresholds, guarantor acceptance - across hundreds of Austin communities.
You get a curated list in 24-48 hours
We send a short list of properties most likely to approve you, with notes on what each one needs from you.
Tour and apply with confidence
Apply only where you're a likely yes. No more burning $200 in application fees on auto-denials.
Move in and claim your rebate
Sign your lease, list us as your referral, and submit the form for your $50 cash rebate.
Not sure if you'll qualify? Send your situation anyway.
We'll give you an honest read, then a curated list if there's one to send. Zero cost. Zero pressure. Zero application fees burned.
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Eviction FAQs
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–3x the rent plus a third-party guarantor.
What if my eviction is less than a year old?
Options exist but they're narrow. We focus on the small pool of communities that consider recent evictions, especially when you can pair a strong income with a guarantor. Older evictions open up many more options.
Do I have to pay off the rental debt first?
Not always - but settling or paying widens your options noticeably. A guarantor can sometimes substitute for paying the balance off. We'll lay out the trade-offs based on your numbers.
How much income do I need to rent with an eviction in Austin?
Most second-chance communities require gross monthly income of 2.5x to 3x the monthly rent. A guarantor program (about one month's rent in fees) can bridge a borderline income.
Will my deposit be higher than normal?
Often yes after an eviction. A third-party guarantor can sometimes lower the deposit by offsetting the community's perceived risk.
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 curated, customized list within 24-48 hours of submitting their situation. The list is valid for 30 days, and we'll revise it by phone if you need more options.
Guides for eviction renters
In-depth, free guidance on screening, approval odds, and what to expect.
Do Austin Apartments Accept Evictions Under 1 Year Old?
Recent eviction? Limited but real Austin options exist. How property debt and a guarantor affect approval, and when to expect a no.
Read guide concernHow Rental Debt and Outstanding Balances Affect Approval
Outstanding balances surface in screening and shrink options. How to handle rental debt — pay, settle, or guarantor — and how a locator helps.
Read guide processHow to Dispute Wrongful Rental Debt and Collections in Texas
Contest inaccurate rental debt before you apply. FCRA dispute basics, Texas collection handling, how to request validation, and realistic timelines.
Read guide processHow to Rent an Apartment With an Eviction in Austin
A realistic path to approval after an eviction in Austin: documents to gather, how locators pre-screen properties, and what to expect on income and guarantor.
Read guide definitionEviction Lookback Windows: How Property Age Rules Work in Texas
How eviction lookback windows work in Texas, how 1-year and 2-year thresholds map to property types, and why automated screening enforces them.
Read guide what to expectIncome and Guarantor Requirements for Renting After an Eviction
Most Austin communities want 2.5x-3x income and a guarantor after an eviction. The financial bar, guarantor costs, and what to prepare.
Read guideOther Ways We Help
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