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List Of Apartments in Fort Wayne That Accept Felons

Renting an apartment with a felony is often difficult because most run criminal background checks and automatically deny recent felonies. Older felonies for violent offenses, sex offenses, or property damage are often grounds for denial too. But there are some apartments in Fort Wayne that accept felons. Here’s a list of landlords you can contact.

List Of Apartments in Fort Wayne That Accept Felons

List Of Apartments in Fort Wayne That Accept Felons
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1. SMS Property Management

This rental company focuses on a tenant’s ability to pay and be a good tenant. They will run a criminal background check, but decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, and felons aren’t automatically denied. Call to explain your situation before you apply.

  • Rent: Depends on property – prices start at $795
  • Application fee: $35 per family

Reasons you may be denied include:

  1. Public record of evictions and/or damages
  2. Judgment from one of the utility companies
  3. Insufficient income to support the rental amount
  4. Falsification of any part of the application
  5. Lack of verifiable landlord history

Address: 1116 St. Joseph Blvd, Fort Wayne

Call: 260-498-2926

Check current rentals: https://smspropmgt.com/fort-wayne-rental-homes/

2. Metro Real Estate

Metro Real Estate emphasizes income stability and strong rental history as its primary screening factors. Their published criteria highlight financial qualification and prior tenancy performance as the “key” elements of approval. This doesn’t mean they accept all criminal backgrounds, so it’s a good idea to call and check before you apply.

  • Rent: Depends on property – prices start at $750
  • Application fee: $30 per adult
  • Accepts housing vouchers: Some properties

Address: 2042 Broadway, Fort Wayne

Call: 260-744-2537

Check current rentals: https://www.metrofw.com/listings/

3. The Huntingdon Apartments

Managed by DBD Homes, the newly refurbished Huntingdon Apartments on the corner of Florida Drive and East State Boulevard approve many older felonies with a few exceptions.

  1. Felonies must be over 3 years old
  2. Drug-related or violent felonies must be over 5 years old
  3. Convictions for drug manufacturing, distribution of illegal/controlled substances, and sex offenses will not be approved
  • Rent: $699 – $850 (1 to 3 beds)
  • Application fee: Free
  • Security deposit: 1 month. Deposit alternative offered through Obligo
  • Credit score: 580 minimum

Address: 2301 Florida Dr, Fort Wayne

Call: 260-423-1414

Check current availability: https://www.mydbdhome.com/property/the-huntington/available-units/The-Huntington

4. Canterbury Green Apartments

Felonies are approved on a case-by-case basis.

  • Rent: starts at $975 (1 bed)
  • Application fee: $60
  • Security deposit: depends on credit, rental history, and income

Address: 2727 Canterbury Blvd, Fort Wayne

Call: 844-354-8541

Check current availability: https://www.morgan-properties.com/apartments/in/fort-wayne/canterbury-green/

5. Dupont Lakes Apartments

Felonies are approved on a case-by-case basis.

  • Rent: starts at $1,042 (1 bed)
  • Application fee: $75
  • Security deposit: $400 – $900, depending on credit, rental history, and income
  • Income: 3x rent

Address: 3302 Vantage Point Dr, Fort Wayne

Call: 844-308-4552

Check current availability: https://www.dupontlakesapartments.com/

6. West Central Properties

This locally operated property manager runs credit and criminal background screenings as part of its application process. Extreme or violent offenses are disqualifying, but older, nonviolent convictions may be approved. If you’ve got stable income and good rental history, call the owner to check if you should apply.

  • Rent: most listings in the $700 – $800 range
  • Application fee: $25 per adult
  • Security deposit: $400
  • Minimum credit score: 650

Call: 260-422-7368

Check current availability: https://www.liveinwestcentral.com/

7. River Pointe Townhomes

Accepts felonies on a case-by-case basis.

  • Rent: $699 – $1,199 (1 to 4 beds)
  • Application fee: $50 per adult
  • Income: 3x rent

Address: 859 Buchanan Street, Fort Wayne

Call: 260-333-5355

Check current availability: https://www.riverpointetownhomes.com/

8. 260 Property Management

Considers felonies on a case-by-case basis. Filling out an application is free. If you’re approved at that stage, there’s a $25 fee per adult for a credit report.

  • Rent: Starts around $850 depending on available properties
  • Application fee: $25 per adult
  • Income:5x rent (credit over 600) 3x rent (credit above 550)

Current Fort Wayne rentals: https://260rentals.com/

9. Kaufmann Property Management

Considers felonies on a case-by-case basis. Offers reduced security deposits based on application criteria. Some of the lowest rents in Fort Wayne!

  • Month-to-month rooms in shared house: $400
  • Studio: $565 inc. utilities
  • 1 bed: $695
  • Security deposit: 1 month’s rent
  • Application fee: $40 or $20 for a month-to-month room rental

Address: 2216 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne

Call: 260-745-4839

Check current rentals: https://www.kpmhousing.com/vacancies

More Felony Friendly Fort Wayne Apartments

If you’ve got a recent felony, violent felony, or a conviction for a sex offense and are finding it difficult to get approved for a rental, get help from a reentry provider.

Reentry services have connections with local landlords and can often suggest rentals that aren’t advertised on the open market. Call the free 2-1-1 helpline to find reentry services in Fort Wayne.

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