Everyone deserves a place to call home — even after life’s toughest chapters. Second Chance Apartments are communities that believe in new beginnings. Whether you’re rebuilding after an eviction, dealing with a broken lease, or trying to move forward after a criminal record, these apartments give you the opportunity to start again with dignity and stability.
Second Chance Apartments are rental communities that work with applicants who may not meet traditional leasing standards.
They may consider applicants with:
Instead of automatically denying applicants, these communities look at the whole story — employment, income stability, references, and positive rental history since the incident.
Every property has its own approval process. Some may require:
Others partner with second-chance housing programs, nonprofits, or renter re-entry services to help applicants secure a lease. Rise Apartments can help guide you through these details so you know what to expect before you apply.
Second Chance Apartments can be found across San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas, and beyond.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy one-bedroom near work or a family-friendly community with easy access to schools and parks, we can help you match with properties that are open to second-chance applicants.
Finding housing after financial or legal setbacks shouldn’t feel impossible. Safe, stable housing is the first step toward rebuilding — financially, emotionally, and socially.
Second Chance Apartments aren’t just buildings; they’re about giving people a fair opportunity to rebuild their lives.
Second Chance Apartments are rental communities that work with applicants who have prior evictions, broken leases, or criminal backgrounds, giving them another opportunity to rent a home.
Yes — Rise Apartments specializes in helping renters across Texas find properties that accept applicants with past evictions, broken leases, or credit challenges.
Many Second Chance Apartments do consider applicants with felonies, depending on the nature and date of the offense. Rise Apartments can guide you to communities that fit your situation.
Some may require a higher security deposit or slightly higher rent, but many still offer affordable options throughout Texas.
Rise Apartments helps renters find Second Chance Apartments in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and other major Texas cities.
Show proof of income, provide references, and be upfront about your rental history — honesty and preparation go a long way.
Some properties may ask for a co-signer, especially if your credit or rental history is limited. Rise Apartments can help identify which ones do.
Yes, most landlords will see past evictions or criminal records, but Second Chance Apartments are designed to work with applicants in these situations.
Most Texas properties prefer at least one to two years since the eviction, though requirements vary by community.
Our team connects you directly with properties that already accept second-chance renters, saving you time and frustration in your apartment search.