{"id":24407,"date":"2026-02-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinghelpblog.uhaul.net\/?p=24407"},"modified":"2026-02-05T07:41:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:41:46","slug":"how-to-get-an-apartment-with-bad-credit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-to-get-an-apartment-with-bad-credit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get an Apartment\u00a0With\u00a0Bad Credit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/first-apartment-checklist-the-ultimate-guide\/\">graduating from college<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/moving-out-for-the-first-time\/\">moving out on your own for the first time<\/a>, the first action item to cross off your list is to find a place to live.\u00a0If you have\u00a0bad credit, what are you supposed to do? Finding a place to rent is the easy part, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the qualifying part that makes it more difficult. How to get an apartment with\u00a0bad credit\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0the end of the world, and\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help\u00ae Marketplace<\/a>\u00a0will provide you with several options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Moving Help guide will explain credit scores, what credit score is ideal, why landlords check your credit, and what to do when renting with\u00a0bad credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Credit Scores?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engineer Bill Fair and mathematician Earl Issac created the credit score, specifically the FICO score, in 1956.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A credit score is a 3-digit number based off\u00a0numerous\u00a0factors to help\u00a0determine\u00a0how likely\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0to repay borrowed money.\u00a0These factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Payment\u00a0history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amounts owed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length of credit history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit mix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lenders, landlords, and insurers\u00a0use\u00a0this information to assess risk and\u00a0decide\u00a0whether to approve you or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u00a0Is the Credit Score Scale?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The credit card scale is between 300 points and 850 points. The range goes from\u00a0Very\u00a0Poor\u00a0to Excellent for credit scores. Below is the full range:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Very Poor:\u00a0<\/strong>300 to 579<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fair:\u00a0<\/strong>580 to 669<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Good:\u00a0<\/strong>670 to 739<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Very Good:\u00a0<\/strong>740 to 799<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excellent:\u00a0<\/strong>800 to 850<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The higher the score you have, the better odds\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0have for approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Considered a Good Credit Score?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good credit score is considered 670 points or higher.\u00a0The better the credit score, the higher odds of approval will be in your favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment history and the amounts owed (credit\u00a0utilization) are the two largest factors for your credit score at 35 percent and 30 percent, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Considered a Bad Credit Score?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A bad credit\u00a0score is anything below 580 points. The lower the credit score, the tougher\u00a0it\u2019ll\u00a0be for you to get approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While new credit, length of credit history, and credit mix are\u00a0good\u00a0factors,\u00a0they only combine to make 35 percent of your score.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0why paying on time and\u00a0keeping the amount\u00a0you owe low is so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bad-credit-with-apartment-2.jpg\" alt=\"A man holds his iPhone showing his credit score. His credit score is 755, which is considered a \u201cGood\u201d score.\" class=\"wp-image-24401 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bad-credit-with-apartment-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bad-credit-with-apartment-2-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why\u00a0Do\u00a0Landlords Check Your Credit History?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Landlords&nbsp;and property managing companies check your credit history and credit score to make sure&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;a reliable person who can keep up on their payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Landlords want low turnover, so if they can find tenants who are responsible in keeping debt low and paying on time,&nbsp;they\u2019ll&nbsp;more likely to pay rent on time.&nbsp;They also look for red flags such as evictions, bankruptcies, and defaults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is\u00a0an important factor,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not the only factor for you to receive approval.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do\u00a0All Landlords Check Your Credit History?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Not all landlords will want to run a background check on your credit history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most public property managing companies will have a set standard on what they will and\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0approve when reviewing your credit history. This could mean\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0be less\u00a0likely\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have\u00a0bad credit\u00a0and are searching for apartments, you might want to consider a private landlord. A private landlord will have their own set of procedures and rules. A private landlord might waive a credit check, or they may put more weight onto proof of income, larger security deposit, or asking for a cosigner or guarantor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are My Options on How to Rent\u00a0With\u00a0Bad Credit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>You have several options to consider when renting with\u00a0bad credit.\u00a0We\u2019ll\u00a0discuss these six choices below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Be Honest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know your credit score is bad, and you know the landlord or property manager will perform a background check,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;best to be honest and upfront about it before they perform the check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019ll&nbsp;give you an opportunity to explain why you have&nbsp;a bad credit&nbsp;score, and what you can show now to prove you can be a reliable tenant.&nbsp;We\u2019ll&nbsp;discuss some of these options more in-depth below, but you could put more money down, pay&nbsp;a larger security deposit, or get a cosigner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Show Your Proof of Income (Paystubs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, landlords like to see your monthly income be higher than&nbsp;3&nbsp;times the monthly rent for approval. Of course, some landlords may accept&nbsp;2.5 times&nbsp;the monthly rent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have&nbsp;a bad credit&nbsp;score, but you have a strong proof of income, this will help your case in getting approved.&nbsp;It\u2019ll&nbsp;show you earn enough money to pay rent on time each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Get a Cosigner or Guarantor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can get another&nbsp;person, who&nbsp;has a good or better credit score, to sign on as a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/what-is-a-cosigner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cosigner<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;guarantor, this will help improve your odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference between a cosigner and a guarantor\u00a0is\u00a0the cosigner is responsible\u00a0from\u00a0day one and has rights to the property.\u00a0A guarantor is a backup party that\u2019s only liable only if the primary\u00a0borrower\u00a0defaults, but a guarantor\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have rights to the property.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bad-credit-with-apartment-3.jpg\" alt=\"A female customer stands next to a male Service Provider while they discuss her move. A dolly with moving boxes rests between them.\" class=\"wp-image-24404 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bad-credit-with-apartment-3.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Bad-credit-with-apartment-3-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 512px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Reference Letters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference letters\u00a0can be quite beneficial\u00a0in showing your responsibility, character, and other great qualities. If you can get a reference letter from\u00a0a previous\u00a0landlord, your employer, or your college professor, this will\u00a0help strengthen your odds that your application is approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Put More Money Down or Have a Higher Security Deposit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to get around\u00a0bad credit\u00a0scores is to put down more money upfront or have a higher\u00a0security deposit. For example, most landlords will\u00a0require\u00a0the first month\u2019s rent, the first and last month\u2019s rent, or something else. If you can put down more money than\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0required, it\u00a0shows\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u00a0also can\u00a0offer to pay a higher security deposit. This way, if something were to happen, the landlord can count on that extra higher security deposit amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Find a Private Landlord<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final\u00a0option\u00a0is to find a private landlord, who owns the rental unit themselves and\u00a0aren\u2019t\u00a0part of a corporation. Private landlords might waive a credit check or put more weight into proof of income over your credit\u00a0history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it might not be as easy to find a private landlord,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0certainly possible to find them, which will help when trying to get an apartment with\u00a0bad credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a Roommate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0rent an apartment on your own, you might consider\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/questions-to-ask-your-roommate\/\">finding a roommate<\/a>.\u00a0A roommate with a higher credit score can help you\u00a0with\u00a0your\u00a0odds\u00a0of approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0typically less expensive and less rent per person when you rent a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/apartment-moving-guide-two-bedroom\/\">two-bedroom apartment<\/a>\u00a0with one roommate\u00a0vs. paying rent by yourself in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/apartment-moving-guide-studio\/\">studio apartment<\/a>\u00a0or a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/apartment-moving-guide-one-bedroom\/\">one-bedroom apartment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just keep in mind that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/how-to-live-with-a-roommate\/\">living with a roommate<\/a>\u00a0has its own pros and cons.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0share a space with someone else and will have to share responsibilities, learn to\u00a0get along\u00a0with each other, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/apartment-decorations\/\">decorate the apartment<\/a>\u00a0together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a Room to Rent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You also might want to consider finding a place where you can rent a room. Many people are looking for a roommate to rent a room in their home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can even lower your housing expenses\u00a0even more while you work on improving your\u00a0credit score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build Your Credit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how you end up handling your living situation, you must focus on building your credit. Your credit score will be attached to your hip for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can build your credit in many ways.\u00a0You\u2019ll\u00a0need to figure out the best ways\u00a0that work\u00a0for you and your personal situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Get an Apartment\u00a0With\u00a0Bad Credit Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not simple, you can answer the \u201cHow to get an apartment with bed credit?\u201d question with a little bit of future planning. Everyone\u2019s situation is different, so\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0need to figure out what works best in your specific circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0ready to move out of your home and into your new apartment and you need some help with the heavy lifting, consider the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/\">Moving Help Marketplace<\/a>. The Moving Help Marketplace has more than 7,500 Service Providers\u00a0who\u00a0can\u00a0assist\u00a0you with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/services-offered\/loading-unloading\/\">loading or unloading<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/services-offered\/packing-unpacking\/\">packing\u00a0or unpacking<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.movinghelp.com\/move\/services-offered\/\">more<\/a>\u00a0today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0graduating from college\u00a0or\u00a0moving out on your own for the first time, the first action item to cross off your list is to find a place to live.\u00a0If you have\u00a0bad credit, what are you supposed to do? Finding a place to rent is the easy part, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the qualifying part that makes it more difficult. 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