Finding housing after a conviction can be difficult. You still have options.
Apartments for Felons

Felon Friendly Apartments in Fayetteville, AR

Searching for felon friendly apartments in Fayetteville? Explore apartment communities, houses, and other housing options. “Felon friendly” is a search term, not a verified designation. Confirm each property's screening rules; approval is never guaranteed.

Screening records in Fayetteville

Hillcrest Towers property

Hillcrest Towers

#1 North School Ave.

Contact property to verifyUnverified
Lewis Plaza property

Lewis Plaza

401 S. Lewis Ave.

Contact property to verifyUnverified
Willow Heights property

Willow Heights

10 South Willow Ave.

Contact property to verifyUnverified

Can someone with a felony record rent in Fayetteville?

Screening practices and applicable requirements can vary by property and location. Ask each housing provider about its current criteria and verify reported policy details directly. For questions about your rights, consider consulting a qualified local housing or legal resource. Approval is never guaranteed.

Fayetteville Housing Authority (FHA) public-housing information is presented as unverified, complex-level research. FHA source statements do not establish current availability, eligibility, or acceptance based on criminal history.

Local housing information for Fayetteville

Local rental overview

Three FHA public-housing complexes are included as published, unverified research leads: Hillcrest Towers (120 accessible efficiency apartments for tenants age 55+ and/or disabled), Lewis Plaza (40 one- to three-bedroom townhouses/duplexes), and Willow Heights (40 one- to three-bedroom townhouses). These are complex-level anchor addresses, not unit-level addresses. FHA's reported waitlist statements are historical/source-reported and must be confirmed now. No current vacancy or felony acceptance is established.

Application tips

Use FHA's public-housing page (https://fayettevilleha.org/public-housing) and FAQ (https://fayettevilleha.org/faq) for application information. The source reports Hillcrest open as of July 1, 2023 and closed lists for Lewis Plaza/Willow Heights; the FAQ's Hillcrest-only-open statement is undated. These are not current-status confirmations. FHA's current-applicant update page (https://fayettevilleha.org/current-applicant) says its update forms are for existing waitlist applicants. Contact FHA at 479.521.3850 or admin@fayettevilleha.org to confirm current application instructions, eligibility, availability, and criminal-record screening; no reviewed source establishes property-level felony acceptance.

Local housing resources

FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY (FHA) Public-housing property details: https://fayettevilleha.org/public-housing FAQ/application guidance: https://fayettevilleha.org/faq Current-applicant update instructions: https://fayettevilleha.org/current-applicant FHA phone: 479.521.3850; email: admin@fayettevilleha.org. COMPLEX-LEVEL PUBLIC-HOUSING RESEARCH LEADS Hillcrest Towers — #1 North School Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701; source reports 120 accessible efficiency apartments for tenants age 55+ and/or disabled. FHA's public-housing page says the list was open as of July 1, 2023; its FAQ says Hillcrest is the only open list but is undated in the reviewed extract. Treat both as source-reported only and confirm current status with FHA. Lewis Plaza — 401 S. Lewis Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701; source reports 40 one- to three-bedroom townhouses/duplexes and a closed waitlist due to excessive wait time. Willow Heights — 10 South Willow Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72701; source reports 40 one- to three-bedroom townhouses and a closed waitlist due to excessive wait time. The addresses identify each complex only; they do not establish individual unit street addresses. Hillcrest's published residential complex address also appears in FHA footers as the agency office address. The separate office reference is not a different Hillcrest residential address. RENT AND PROPERTY DETAILS FHA reports rent as the greater of 30% of adjusted monthly income, 10% of gross monthly income, or a $50 minimum rent. The $50 figure is a minimum-rent term, not a unit price or quote. FHA says properties are unfurnished and units include a stove and refrigerator. Amenities and unit descriptions are attributed to FHA's public-housing page; see each complex listing for details. APPLICATION AND SCREENING FHA links a Hillcrest application packet from its public-housing page: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/55037cb7-9bc9-4f87-93de-5a47c3c9f7a4/downloads/HCT%20.0%20Application%20Packet.pdf?ver=1706882955684. FHA's current-applicant page says its update forms are for people already on a waiting list, not new applicants. Ask FHA for current application instructions, waitlist status, eligibility, and screening requirements. The reviewed sources do not establish current vacancies or acceptance of applicants with felony/criminal records; no such acceptance is implied.

How we verify this information

Reported screening policies come from properties, management companies, and renter-submitted experiences, and each record shows when it was last verified. Policies can change at any time—always confirm directly with the property.

Our data methodologyReport outdated info

Nearby areas

Conway→Hot Springs→Jonesboro→Little Rock→Pine Bluff→

Frequently asked questions

Can someone with a felony record rent an apartment in Fayetteville?

Screening practices and applicable requirements can vary by property and location. Ask the property about its current written criteria before applying, and consult a qualified local housing or legal resource if you have questions about your rights. Approval is never guaranteed.

Are there apartments in Fayetteville that don't run background checks?

Screening practices vary. Ask each housing provider directly whether it conducts background checks and what criteria it uses. Listings on this page show reported screening information and are labeled with their verification status; reported details should be confirmed with the property.

Should I disclose my record before applying in Fayetteville?

Consider asking the property about its screening process and application requirements before paying any fees or submitting an application. Requirements differ, so confirm details directly with the housing provider.

How current is the screening information for Fayetteville?

Where available, each record shows its verification status and the date it was last verified. Information may be reported or unverified and policies can change, so confirm details directly with the property before applying. If you spot outdated information, please let us know.

How can I improve my chances of approval in Fayetteville?

Review the property's stated application criteria and prepare the documents it requests. You can also ask whether it accepts references or other supporting information. Each property makes its own decisions, and approval is never guaranteed.

Request Housing Help

Tell us where you want to live and we will review your request and point you toward relevant housing resources. This is not a rental application, and approval is never guaranteed.

This page is informational only and is not a rental application. Reported policies can change at any time and approval is never guaranteed. Contact the property directly to verify. Last updated October 7, 2026.

Related pages

Apartments for FelonsSecond Chance ApartmentsGuides & ResourcesAll Locations
Start Your Housing Search