# Second Chance Apartments Carrollton TX | 100% Free > Second Chance Apartments Carrollton - free locating for renters with broken leases, evictions, or bad credit. Pre-verified list in 24-48 hours. URL: https://dallassecondchanceapartments.com/service-areas/carrollton/ ![Carrollton apartment community at golden hour](/images/misc/dfw-modern-apartment-community-exterior-at-golden-.webp) location\_on Serving Carrollton & DFW # Find Second Chance Apartments in Carrollton, Texas Get My Custom List arrow\_forward [/contact/ →](/contact/) Read the Search Guide [/guide/2026-second-chance-apartment-search-guide/ →](/guide/2026-second-chance-apartment-search-guide/) 11+ Years in DFW 3,000+ Communities 24-48h Custom List star5.0 Google Rating verifiedTexas Licensed Broker schedule24-48 Hour Apartment List payments100% Free to Renters Sound Familiar? ## Tired of Getting Denied for an Apartment? We hear the same story from DFW renters every week. The problem usually is not you. It is applying to the wrong communities for your situation. block ### Denied for bad credit Low scores, charge-offs, and collections shut you out before you even get to the manager. description ### A broken lease on file A judgment, dismissal, or unpaid balance keeps landing your application in the no pile. gavel ### A background record An older misdemeanor or felony triggers an auto-decline at communities that screen strictly. payments ### Wasted application fees Every non-refundable fee on a property that was never going to approve you stings twice. Local context ## Why Carrollton Works for Second Chance Renters Last updated June 8, 2026 Dallas Second Chance Apartments helps Carrollton renters with broken leases, evictions, bad credit, and background flags find approved housing across the city - 100% free. Backed by 11+ years of DFW industry experience and a locator database of 3,000+ apartment communities, we pre-verify each property's screening criteria before you apply. Carrollton spans Dallas, Denton, and Collin counties along the **I-35E** corridor, making it one of the more transit-connected suburban markets in the DFW Metroplex. Three DART Green Line stations at **Downtown Carrollton**, **Trinity Mills**, and **North Carrollton/Frankford** create rail-accessible corridors where property managers are accustomed to a renter base that includes contract workers, logistics employees, and applicants with non-traditional credit profiles. That familiarity translates into more flexible screening criteria at select garden-style apartments and mid-rise communities along the rail line. South Carrollton and the neighborhoods near **Old Town Carrollton Square** concentrate older, more affordable garden-style apartments and townhomes where current income and recent payment history carry more weight than a years-old credit mark. Communities in **Indian Creek** and the **Hamilton Park** corridor draw a working-renter base tied to distribution and light-manufacturing employment along I-35E. Families in the **Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD** and **Hebron** school zones often target these corridors because monthly rent stays manageable while approval criteria remain more flexible than in the premium **Castle Hills** and Northwest Carrollton developments. Searching for a second chance apartment near you in Carrollton? We call property managers directly, confirm each community's actual approval criteria (2026 screening policies verified), and build a custom list where your profile has a real shot - so your non-refundable application fee goes only to communities that will genuinely consider you. ### Sub-areas we cover - Old Town Carrollton - Castle Hills - Indian Creek - South Carrollton - North Carrollton - Hamilton Park - Trinity Mills Corridor - Northwest Carrollton ### Key landmarks nearby - place Old Town Carrollton Square - place Indian Creek Golf Course - place A.W. Perry Homestead Museum - place DART Trinity Mills Station - place North Carrollton/Frankford DART Station Get My Custom List [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Carrollton neighborhood](/images/misc/dfw-neighborhood-street-view-with-apartment-buildi.webp) Services in Carrollton ## Apartment Locating for Every Credit Situation check\_circle ### Bad Credit Free locating in Carrollton, with criteria pre-verified before you apply. Learn more arrow\_forward [Bad Credit →](/bad-credit-apartment-locating/) check\_circle ### Eviction & Broken Lease Free locating in Carrollton, with criteria pre-verified before you apply. Learn more arrow\_forward [Eviction & Broken Lease →](/eviction-broken-lease-apartment-locating/) check\_circle ### Background-Friendly Free locating in Carrollton, with criteria pre-verified before you apply. Learn more arrow\_forward [Background-Friendly →](/background-friendly-apartment-locating/) check\_circle ### No Rental History Free locating in Carrollton, with criteria pre-verified before you apply. Learn more arrow\_forward [No Rental History →](/no-rental-history-apartment-locating/) check\_circle ### Guarantor & Co-Signer Free locating in Carrollton, with criteria pre-verified before you apply. 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Get My Custom List [/contact/ →](/contact/) Renters We Have Helped ## No Judgment, Just Approvals starstarstarstarstar “After being denied three times because of a broken lease, I was ready to give up. They found me a place in Uptown within 48 hours and the $50 rebate was real. No judgment, just help.” Sarah M. Uptown Dallas starstarstarstarstar “I have credit issues and was moving to Dallas for work. The service was completely free and they knew exactly which buildings wouldn't just take my application fee and run.” Marcus T. Medical District starstarstarstarstar “As a first-time renter with no credit, I had no idea where to start. They walked me through everything and found a community that approved me from zero. Highly recommend.” Elena R. Oak Cliff starstarstarstarstar “Two big dogs and every place said no. They found a community in Arlington that welcomed both and verified the breed policy before I even applied. Lifesaver.” Derrick W. Arlington FAQ ## Second Chance Apartment Questions in Carrollton What credit score do I need to rent an apartment in Carrollton? expand\_more Many Carrollton communities along the I-35E corridor set a minimum credit score between 500 and 580, but some approve applicants with no minimum when current income is strong enough. We contact property managers directly to confirm their exact threshold before you apply. Are there apartments in Carrollton that accept broken leases or evictions? expand\_more Yes. Carrollton's garden-style inventory in South Carrollton, Indian Creek, and the Hamilton Park corridor includes communities that approve renters with a broken lease or past eviction on their record. We pre-verify each property's policy so you only apply where your history will not disqualify you. How much does it cost to use an apartment locator in Carrollton? expand\_more Our service is 100% free to renters. The apartment community pays a referral commission when you sign a lease and list Spirit Real Estate Group on the guest card. You also receive a $50 cash rebate at lease signing. Which Carrollton neighborhoods have the most second-chance-friendly apartments? expand\_more South Carrollton, the Old Town Carrollton Square area, Indian Creek, and the Hamilton Park corridor tend to offer more flexible screening criteria. Communities near the three DART Green Line stations also attract a renter base with non-traditional credit profiles, and some property managers near those stations set criteria accordingly. How fast can I get an approved apartment list for Carrollton? expand\_more We deliver a verified apartment list within 24-48 hours. Each community on the list has been contacted to confirm that current approval criteria match your credit, rental, and background profile. 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