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Felon Friendly Apartments in Albany, GA

Searching for felon friendly apartments in Albany? 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 Albany

Academy Homes

Starksville Ave., 5th Street, Academy Ave.

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Albany Gardens

2210 Habersham Rd

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Arcadia Commons

210 W. Fourth Ave

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Arcadia Courtside

1406 N. Monroe St

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Battle Homes

Blvd. Street N.

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Briarwood Homes

312 Vintage Rd

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Dennis Homes

630 Tulsa Ln

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Georgene Homes

Wells Street N.

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Grover Cross

200 Block of Tift Ave (205-227 Tift Ave.)

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Holley Homes

921 Cherry Ave

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Holman Homes

2128 W. Gordon Ave #1-31

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Hudson Malone Towers

401 Flint Ave

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Kingsbury

600 Kingsbury & Chippington Ct

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Lane Landings

526 Landings Lane

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Lee Apartments

Kinchafoonee Dr.

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Lipsey Homes

129 Whittlesey Ct

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Pate Homes

129 Whittlesey Ct

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Scattered Sites

Magnolia Ave. and Pine Ave.

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Seay Village

300 W. Mercer Avenue

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Seay Village North

301 W. Mercer Ave. #1-30

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Sherman Oaks

719 S. Westover Blvd

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Turnkey Cove

Turnkey Circle

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Wetherbee Homes

804 Crawford Drive

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William Binn

521 Pine Ave

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Can someone with a felony record rent in Albany?

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.

Albany is a regional center in southwest Georgia with a mix of apartment communities, townhouse developments, single-family homes, and duplexes. If you are looking for housing with a felony record, local providers can use different screening standards, so ask about a property's criteria before paying an application fee. Approval is never guaranteed, but a prepared application and a broad search can give you more options. The Albany Housing Authority's official property directory includes communities in Albany along with properties in nearby Leesburg and Smithville. The listings on this page come from that directory and describe locations, property types, and contact numbers. They do not guarantee current availability, eligibility, or approval. Contact the Albany Housing Authority directly to confirm the details that apply to your situation.

Local housing information for Albany

Local rental overview

Albany's rental housing includes apartments, town homes, single-family homes, and scattered-site properties. The Albany Housing Authority directory lists several bedroom and housing options across Albany and nearby communities, but rents, availability, waitlists, and screening standards can change. Confirm current information directly with the housing authority before traveling or applying. The source directory also includes properties in Leesburg and Smithville. They are kept with the Albany Housing Authority listings here so applicants can find the full set of communities in the authority's directory; confirm the exact city and location of any property before applying.

Criminal screening overview

Georgia landlords and housing providers generally set their own screening standards, and there is no single policy that determines how every Albany application will be handled. A provider may consider the type and age of an offense, income, rental history, references, and other parts of an application. Federally assisted housing can have additional eligibility rules. Ask the Albany Housing Authority or the individual property how your specific situation will be reviewed. Approval is never guaranteed.

Application tips

- Contact the Albany Housing Authority through albanyha.com to ask about current availability, eligibility, waitlists, and criminal-history screening. - Ask for a property's screening criteria before paying a non-refundable application fee. - Gather identification, proof of income, references, and documents showing current stability before applying. - If your record will appear in screening, prepare a brief, honest explanation focused on what has changed since the offense. - Confirm whether the property is in Albany, Leesburg, or Smithville and verify the exact address before making travel plans. - Apply to multiple properties and keep a record of what each provider tells you.

Local housing resources

- Albany Housing Authority — official property directory: albanyha.com. Its administrative office is listed at 521 Pine Avenue, Albany, Georgia. Contact the authority through its official website to confirm current availability, eligibility requirements, waitlists, and screening policies. - The directory listings on this page include Albany-area apartments, homes, town homes, and scattered sites, along with properties in Leesburg and Smithville. Contact the authority directly before relying on any listing. - Dial 211 for referrals to local housing assistance, emergency rental help, and reentry services in the Albany area. - The Georgia Department of Community Affairs administers state housing programs and may have additional rental assistance information. Confirm current programs and eligibility at dca.ga.gov.

Transportation

Albany-area housing can be spread across multiple neighborhoods and nearby communities. Before applying, confirm the exact property location, nearby transit, work commute, and access to groceries and other necessities. This is especially important for listings in Leesburg and Smithville.

Employer and income resources

Steady, documented income can strengthen any rental application. Keep recent pay stubs, benefit letters, an offer letter, or other income documentation ready. If you need help finding work or reentry support, dial 211 and confirm current local programs directly.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the Albany Housing Authority?

Visit albanyha.com for the Albany Housing Authority's official contact and property information. Its administrative office is listed at 521 Pine Avenue in Albany, Georgia. Confirm the current phone number and office hours through the official website before visiting.

Does the Albany Housing Authority accept applicants with felony records?

The property directory does not promise approval for every applicant. Housing authority and federally assisted programs can have specific eligibility and screening rules. Contact the Albany Housing Authority directly and ask how your specific record would be reviewed. Approval is never guaranteed.

Are all of the Albany Housing Authority listings located in Albany?

No. The source directory includes properties in Albany as well as listings in nearby Leesburg and Smithville. Confirm the city, exact address, availability, and application process directly with the housing authority before applying.

Are the Albany Housing Authority listings currently available?

The source directory describes the properties but does not guarantee current availability. Contact the Albany Housing Authority through albanyha.com to ask about open units, waitlists, eligibility, and the application process.

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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.

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