# Second Chance Apartments The Cedars | 100% Free > Looking for second chance apartments in The Cedars? Free locator for broken leases, evictions, or bad credit near DART Cedars Station. List in 24-48 hours. URL: https://dallassecondchanceapartments.com/service-areas/the-cedars/ ![The Cedars apartment community at golden hour](/images/misc/dfw-modern-apartment-community-exterior-at-golden-.webp) location\_on Serving The Cedars & DFW # Second Chance Apartments in The Cedars, Dallas 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 a Dallas 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 The Cedars Works for Second Chance Renters Last updated July 13, 2026 Dallas Second Chance Apartments helps renters in The Cedars 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 Cedars sits immediately south of I-30 between downtown Dallas and South Dallas, anchored by **South Side on Lamar** - one of the most significant converted warehouse complexes in Dallas with hundreds of loft units, studios, and one-bedroom apartments across multiple buildings. With 87% of residents renting, this corridor serves a dense urban renter base: restaurant and hospitality workers from **Gilley's Dallas** and the convention district, DART-dependent commuters who rely on **Cedars Station** for car-free access to the Red and Blue lines, and artists and creatives priced out of Deep Ellum who find comparable character here at lower price points. **South Side on Lamar** has historically run more flexible screening than the downtown towers north of I-30, with property managers calibrated for urban income profiles - food service, creative work, hospitality - that automated systems sometimes flag despite consistent earnings. Older loft conversions along **Lamar St**, **Ervay St**, and **Browder St** offer conditional approvals for renters who can document income at 3x the monthly rent - making verifiable pay stubs more important than a clean credit file. The **Dallas Farmers Market** corridor and **Cesar Chavez Blvd** draw renters that property managers here understand well, and approval criteria in this part of Dallas reflect that familiarity. **Cedars Station** connects directly to both the Red and Blue lines, making this one of the most transit-accessible second-chance rental zones in Dallas for renters without a vehicle. Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, and South Dallas are each minutes away by rail or on foot, giving Cedars renters easy access to jobs and nightlife across the urban core. ### Sub-areas we cover - South Side on Lamar - Lamar Street Corridor - Ervay Street Corridor - Browder Street District - Cesar Chavez Blvd - Dallas Farmers Market District - Convention Center District - Corinth Street Area ### Key landmarks nearby - place South Side on Lamar - place Dallas Farmers Market - place Dallas Convention Center - place Gilley's Dallas - place DART Cedars Station Get My Custom List [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![The Cedars neighborhood](/images/misc/dfw-neighborhood-street-view-with-apartment-buildi.webp) Services in The Cedars ## Apartment Locating for Every Credit Situation check\_circle ### Bad Credit Free locating in The Cedars, 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 The Cedars, 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 The Cedars, 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 The Cedars, 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 The Cedars, 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 ## Common Renter Questions in The Cedars What credit score do I need to rent an apartment in The Cedars? expand\_more Many communities in The Cedars, including the larger complexes at South Side on Lamar, set a minimum credit score between 500 and 580, but older loft conversions along Lamar St and Ervay St run conditional approvals when income documentation shows earnings at 3x the monthly rent. We contact property managers directly to confirm their exact threshold before you apply. Are there apartments in The Cedars that accept broken leases or evictions? expand\_more Yes. South Side on Lamar and the older loft inventory along Lamar St, Ervay St, and Browder St include communities that approve renters with a broken lease or past eviction on record. These buildings have historically maintained more flexible screening than the downtown towers north of I-30. 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 The Cedars? expand\_more Dallas Second Chance Apartments 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). Can I find an apartment in The Cedars without a car? expand\_more Yes. DART Cedars Station is on both the Red Line and Blue Line, providing car-free rail access to downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Uptown, and across the metro. Several communities along Lamar St sit within walking distance of the station, and the station connects to transfer points for all four DART lines. Do you help restaurant and hospitality workers from the convention district find apartments? expand\_more Yes. Restaurant, entertainment, and hotel workers employed near Gilley's Dallas, the Dallas Convention Center, and the hospitality corridor along Lamar St make up a consistent renter profile in this area. Income from service-industry schedules - tips, hourly shifts, and event-based pay - is how many residents here earn, and property managers in this corridor have screened with that renter base in mind for years. We confirm which communities accept variable or tip-based income documentation before you apply. How fast can I get an approved apartment list for The Cedars? 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 locator near me in The Cedars? expand\_more Dallas Second Chance Apartments covers all of The Cedars including the South Side on Lamar corridor, Lamar Street, Ervay Street, Browder Street, and the Dallas Farmers Market district. We also serve the neighboring areas of Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, and South Dallas. Fill out the Get Started form and we match you with approved communities closest to your preferred location within 24-48 hours. Nearby areas ## Renters in The Cedars also consider location\_on ### Downtown Dallas Second Chance Apartments Downtown Dallas - free locating for renters with credit flags, broken leases, or evictions. DART-connected. List in 24-48 hours. [Downtown Dallas →](/service-areas/downtown-dallas/) location\_on ### Deep Ellum Second Chance Apartments Deep Ellum - free locating for broken leases, evictions, and bad credit. Pre-verified list in 24-48 hours. $50 rebate. 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