# Second Chance Apartments Mansfield TX | 100% Free > Looking for second chance apartments in Mansfield? Free locating for broken leases, evictions, and bad credit. Pre-verified list in 24-48 hours. URL: https://dallassecondchanceapartments.com/service-areas/mansfield/ ![Mansfield apartment community at golden hour](/images/misc/dfw-modern-apartment-community-exterior-at-golden-.webp) location\_on Serving Mansfield & DFW # Find Second Chance Apartments in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield Works for Second Chance Renters Last updated June 8, 2026 Dallas Second Chance Apartments helps Mansfield renters with broken leases, evictions, bad credit, and background flags find approved housing - 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. Mansfield sits at the southern end of Tarrant County along the **US-287 (Nancy Jane Moore Freeway)** corridor, roughly 20 miles southeast of downtown Fort Worth and adjacent to southeastern Arlington. The city's residential growth has brought a mix of established garden-style apartments, townhomes, and newer suburban developments, with rental inventory concentrated along **US-287** and in the neighborhoods stretching south from **I-20**. Healthcare workers at **Methodist Mansfield Medical Center**, retail and service employees near **The Shops at Broad**, and families drawn to **Mansfield ISD** schools make up a significant share of the renter base in these corridors. Communities along the **Broad Street Corridor** and near **Historic Downtown Mansfield** work with applicants who carry a credit, rental, or background flag alongside consistent current income. The renter base includes logistics and distribution workers tied to employment centers along **I-20** and **US-287**, as well as staff at **Mansfield National Golf Club** and **Big League Dreams Sports Park**. Property managers in the **Walnut Creek Area** and along **Matlock Road** weigh documented income and a clean recent payment history more heavily than a years-old credit event - an approval dynamic that mirrors what we see across the I-20 corridor between Arlington and DeSoto. South Mansfield and North Mansfield garden-style apartments and townhome communities near **South Main Street** offer more affordable options where income-to-rent ratios work in favor of second-chance applicants. The city has no public rail service, so a personal vehicle is standard for commutes north toward Arlington or into the broader DFW employment corridor via **US-287** and **TX-360**. Searching for a second chance apartment near you in Mansfield? We call property managers directly, confirm each community's actual screening criteria (2026 screening policies verified), and build a custom list where your specific profile has a real shot at approval without a wasted application fee. ### Sub-areas we cover - Downtown Mansfield - South Mansfield - North Mansfield - US-287 Corridor - Broad Street Corridor - Walnut Creek Area - Matlock Road Area - South Main Street Area ### Key landmarks nearby - place Mansfield National Golf Club - place Historic Downtown Mansfield - place Methodist Mansfield Medical Center - place Big League Dreams Sports Park - place Mansfield ISD - place The Shops at Broad Get My Custom List [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![Mansfield neighborhood](/images/misc/dfw-neighborhood-street-view-with-apartment-buildi.webp) Services in Mansfield ## Apartment Locating for Every Credit Situation check\_circle ### Bad Credit Free locating in Mansfield, with criteria pre-verified before you apply. 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Learn more arrow\_forward [Pet-Friendly →](/pet-friendly-apartment-locating/) How it works ## Three Steps to a Pre-Verified Apartment List 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 Mansfield 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 Mansfield 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 ## Second Chance Apartment Questions in Mansfield What credit score do I need to rent an apartment in Mansfield? expand\_more Many Mansfield communities along US-287 and the Broad Street 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 Mansfield that accept broken leases or evictions? expand\_more Yes. Mansfield's garden-style inventory along the US-287 corridor, Walnut Creek Area, and near South Main Street 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 Mansfield? 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 Mansfield neighborhoods have the most second-chance-friendly apartments? expand\_more South Mansfield, the Broad Street Corridor, the Walnut Creek Area, and communities near Matlock Road tend to offer more flexible screening criteria. North Mansfield and the Downtown Mansfield area also have options where documented income carries more weight than a past credit event. How fast can I get an approved apartment list for Mansfield? 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. Nearby areas ## Renters in Mansfield also consider location\_on ### Arlington Second Chance Apartments Arlington - free locating for renters with broken leases, evictions, or bad credit. Verified list in 24-48 hours. 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