# Second Chance Apartments South Arlington | Free Locator > Looking for second chance apartments in South Arlington? Free locating for evictions, broken leases, and bad credit. Verified list in 24-48 hours. URL: https://dallassecondchanceapartments.com/service-areas/south-arlington/ ![South Arlington apartment community at golden hour](/images/misc/dfw-modern-apartment-community-exterior-at-golden-.webp) location\_on Serving South Arlington & DFW # Find Second Chance Apartments in South Arlington, 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/) 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 ## South Arlington's Income-First Rental Market Last updated July 13, 2026 Dallas Second Chance Apartments helps South Arlington renters with broken leases, evictions, bad credit, and background flags find approved housing - 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. The corridor south of Division Street toward the Mansfield border - anchored by **I-20** running east to west and surface streets including **Cooper Street** and **Green Oaks Blvd** - holds the most accessible second-chance screening in the DFW mid-cities. Older Class B and C garden-style walkups along the **Sublett Road** corridor and south of **I-20** set credit minimums between 500 and 570, evaluate applications individually rather than through automated platforms, and approve renters with past evictions or broken leases when current income is documented at 2.5x to 3x monthly rent. At $900 to $1,200 for a one-bedroom unit, rents here run $200 to $400 less than north Arlington for comparable floor plans - which keeps the income qualification threshold reachable for hourly and service-sector earners. The renter base includes warehouse and logistics workers from the **I-20 corridor** distribution centers, retail employees at **Parks Mall** and the **Green Oaks Corridor**, healthcare workers commuting to **Medical City Arlington** on Matlock Road, and families zoned to Arlington ISD and Mansfield ISD in the southern zones. Outdoor recreation at **Joe Pool Lake** sits minutes from the Sublett Road corridor, giving renters weekend access without the north Arlington price tag. Commutes connect quickly: **I-20** runs east to Grand Prairie in 10 to 15 minutes, and Cooper Street or Matlock Road connects south to Mansfield. 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 - Green Oaks Corridor - Sublett Road Area - Parks Mall Area - Bardin Road Corridor - Cooper Street South - Matlock Road Area - I-20 Corridor - Mansfield Drive Corridor ### Key landmarks nearby - place Parks Mall - place Medical City Arlington - place Joe Pool Lake Get My Custom List [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![South Arlington neighborhood](/images/misc/dfw-neighborhood-street-view-with-apartment-buildi.webp) Services in South Arlington ## Apartment Locating for Every Credit Situation check\_circle ### Bad Credit Free locating in South Arlington, 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 South Arlington, 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 South Arlington, 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 South Arlington, 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 South Arlington, 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 ## Broken Lease and Bad Credit Rental FAQ What credit score do I need to rent an apartment in South Arlington? expand\_more Many communities along Green Oaks Blvd, Sublett Road, and the I-20 corridor set a minimum credit score between 500 and 570, and some approve applicants with no minimum when current income is strong enough. These communities are managed by regional firms that evaluate applications individually rather than through automated screening platforms. We contact property managers directly to confirm their exact threshold before you apply. Are there apartments in South Arlington that accept broken leases or evictions? expand\_more Yes. The older garden-style inventory along Green Oaks, Sublett Road, and Cooper Street south of I-20 includes communities that approve renters with a broken lease or past eviction on record when income is documented. Property managers here evaluate each application individually rather than running automated denials. 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 South Arlington? 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). Are rents in South Arlington lower than in North Arlington? expand\_more Yes. One-bedroom rents here typically run $900 to $1,200, which is $200 to $400 less than comparable floor plans in the Entertainment District and north Arlington corridors near AT&T Stadium and UTA. The lower price point also reduces the income-qualification threshold, which matters for renters needing to show 2.5x to 3x monthly rent to qualify. Which South Arlington neighborhoods have the most second-chance-friendly apartments? expand\_more The Green Oaks Corridor, Sublett Road area, and communities south of I-20 along Cooper Street run the most flexible income-first criteria in this submarket. The Parks Mall area and Bardin Road corridor also concentrate older Class B and C inventory where regional-firm managers evaluate applications individually rather than through automated screening platforms. How fast can I get an approved apartment list for South Arlington? 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. Where can I find a second chance apartment near me in South Arlington? expand\_more The highest concentration of income-first communities sits along Green Oaks Blvd, Sublett Road, and Cooper Street south of I-20. We search 3,000+ DFW communities and filter to the ones nearest your preferred sub-area - whether that is the Parks Mall district, Bardin Road corridor, or the Matlock Road side closer to Mansfield. Nearby areas ## Renters in South Arlington 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. [Arlington →](/service-areas/arlington/) location\_on ### North Arlington Looking for second chance apartments in North Arlington TX? Free locating for broken leases, evictions, and bad credit near UTA. Custom list in 24-48 hours. [North Arlington →](/service-areas/north-arlington/) location\_on ### Mansfield Looking for second chance apartments in Mansfield? Free locating for broken leases, evictions, and bad credit. Pre-verified list in 24-48 hours. [Mansfield →](/service-areas/mansfield/) ## Your Second Chance Apartment Search Starts Here Tell us your situation. Within 24-48 Hour Apartment List you will have a verified list of South Arlington communities ready to consider your application. Get My Custom List [/contact/ →](/contact/)