# Second Chance Apartments Forney TX | 100% Free > Looking for second chance apartments in Forney? Free locating for broken leases, evictions, bad credit. Verified list in 24-48 hrs. 469-844-7368. URL: https://dallassecondchanceapartments.com/service-areas/forney/ ![Forney apartment community at golden hour](/images/misc/dfw-modern-apartment-community-exterior-at-golden-.webp) location\_on Serving Forney & DFW # Forney Second Chance Apartments - Free Locating 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/) 20+ Years Combined Experience 3,000+ Communities 24-48h Custom List star5.0 Google Rating verifiedDFW Apartment Locating Team 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 Forney Works for Second Chance Renters Last updated July 13, 2026 Dallas Second Chance Apartments helps Forney renters with broken leases, evictions, bad credit, and background flags find approved housing across the DFW Metroplex - 100% free. Backed by 20+ years of combined DFW experience and a locator database of 3,000+ apartment communities, we pre-verify each property's screening criteria before you apply. This fast-growing Kaufman County city along **US-80 (Highway 80)** sits directly east of Mesquite, where master-planned communities like **Travis Ranch**, **Heartland**, and **Devonshire** have drawn thousands of families and working renters priced out of closer-in Dallas suburbs. The rental inventory - garden-style apartments, townhomes, and newer multi-family complexes - is still building. Newer construction along the **FM 548 Corridor** and in **Diamond Creek** trends toward stricter screening, while older properties near **Historic Downtown Forney** and in established neighborhoods weigh documented current income and a clean recent payment record more heavily than a years-old credit event or broken lease. Renters employed in logistics and distribution east of Dallas, retail staff at the growing commercial centers on **US-80**, and commuters heading west toward Mesquite, Garland, and Dallas make up a meaningful share of the renter base. Those income profiles - hourly employees, contract workers, and non-W2 earners - are exactly what automated tenant-screening systems sometimes flag despite consistent current pay, and pre-verification in a growing-but-still-limited market removes the guesswork before you spend a non-refundable application fee. Forney renters who also consider nearby communities in **Sachse**, **Rowlett**, or **Terrell** benefit from the same pre-verification across all Kaufman County and surrounding-county inventory. Searching for a second chance apartment near you in this growing market east of Dallas? Dallas Second Chance Apartments calls property managers directly, confirms each community's actual approval criteria (2026 screening policies verified), and builds 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 - Travis Ranch - Heartland - Devonshire - Diamond Creek - Downtown Forney - FM 548 Corridor - Clements Ranch - US-80 Corridor ### Key landmarks nearby - place Historic Downtown Forney - place Spellman Museum of Forney History - place Spellman Amphitheater - place Travis Ranch Community Get My Custom List [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Forney neighborhood](/images/misc/dfw-neighborhood-street-view-with-apartment-buildi.webp) Services in Forney ## Apartment Locating for Every Credit Situation check\_circle ### Bad Credit Free locating in Forney, with criteria pre-verified before you apply. 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Learn more arrow\_forward [Pet-Friendly →](/pet-friendly-apartment-locating/) How it works ## How Our Free Apartment Locator Works 1 ### Tell us your situation Fill out the short Get Started form so we know your credit, rental history, budget, and any flags up front. 2 ### Receive a verified list Within 24-48 Hour Apartment List we send a custom list of Forney communities that match your real approval profile. 3 ### Apply, sign, get $50 Apply with confidence and list Spirit Real Estate on the guest card so you collect your $50 rebate at signing. ## Not Sure Which Communities Will Approve You? Free service. Criteria verified. $50 rebate at signing. 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 ## Forney Renter Questions Answered What credit score do I need to rent an apartment in Forney? expand\_more Many Forney communities along US-80 and the FM 548 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 Forney that accept broken leases or evictions? expand\_more Yes. The apartment inventory along the US-80 Corridor, FM 548, and in established communities like Travis Ranch and Heartland includes options 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 Forney? 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 (2026 rates). Which Forney neighborhoods have the most second-chance-friendly apartments? expand\_more Communities along the US-80 Corridor and in established master-planned neighborhoods like Travis Ranch, Heartland, and Clements Ranch tend to offer more flexible screening criteria than the newest construction in the market. Older inventory in these areas weighs current income more heavily than a past credit event. How fast can I get an approved apartment list for Forney? 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. Is Forney still growing and does that affect my approval chances? expand\_more Yes, Forney is one of the fastest-growing cities east of Dallas and its apartment inventory is still expanding. Newer construction typically screens more strictly, while the existing inventory in established communities tends to run more flexible criteria. Pre-verification is especially important here so you know exactly where your profile stands before spending a non-refundable application fee. Nearby areas ## Renters in Forney also consider location\_on ### Mesquite Looking for second chance apartments in Mesquite? Free locating for broken leases, evictions, and bad credit. Pre-verified list in 24-48 hours. [Mesquite →](/service-areas/mesquite/) location\_on ### Sachse Second Chance Apartments Sachse - free locating for broken leases, evictions, and bad credit. Pre-verified apartment list in 24-48 hours. Call 469-844-7368. [Sachse →](/service-areas/sachse/) location\_on ### Rowlett Rowlett second chance apartments - free locating for broken leases, evictions, or bad credit. Pre-verified apartment list in 24-48 hours. [Rowlett →](/service-areas/rowlett/) ## Start Your Apartment Search Today Tell us your situation. Within 24-48 Hour Apartment List you will have a verified list of Forney communities ready to consider your application. Get My Custom List [/contact/ →](/contact/)