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Felon Friendly Apartments in South Bend, IN

Searching for felon friendly apartments in South Bend? 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 South Bend

Can someone with a felony record rent in South Bend?

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.

Housing Authority of South Bend community leads. Confirm rent, accessibility, availability, paper applications and screening criteria directly with HASB.

Local housing information for South Bend

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMUNITIES — https://www.hasbonline.com/communities#listTop, eight residential communities and one agency office entry reviewed September 29, 2026. The Housing Authority of South Bend's office at 501 Alonzo Watson Drive is not an extra apartment listing; the separate Westcott 501 page describes 123 residential units at the shared address. The other multi-home groups display directory site references or an address range, not individual dwelling entrances. The totals, rent/deposit figures and amenity descriptions come from undated property pages, not verified live offers. Every property remains unverified for vacancies and conviction-screening approval. Edison Gardens — 3602 Edison, South Bend, IN 46615. HASB lists 20 units in condos, duplexes and fourplexes, with 2–4 bedrooms and 1–2 baths. Its undated page displays rent “$50 or based on income” and deposit “$200–275 or based on income”; these are not verified current quotes. It calls the property not age-restricted and not handicap accessible. Residents pay listed gas, electric, water, sewer and trash utilities; the manager lists lawn care and pest control unless tenant-caused. Refrigerator, stove, microwave, porch and playground are listed. The one directory address is a site reference for a multi-home group, not a verified entrance for each unit. https://www.hasbonline.com/communities/edison-gardens Harber Homes — 4720 Williamsburg, South Bend, IN 46619. HASB lists 54 single-family homes with 2–5 bedrooms and 1–2 baths. Its undated page displays rent “$50 or based on income” and deposit “$200–275 or based on income”; ask for actual current charges. Some units, not all, are described as accessible; it says the property is not age-restricted. Refrigerator, stove, porch, driveway, playground and clubhouse are listed. 4720 Williamsburg is the directory site reference, not a proven address for all 54 houses. https://www.hasbonline.com/communities/harber-homes Lasalle Landing — 1831 N Fremont, South Bend, IN 46628. HASB lists 24 condo apartments with 2–5 bedrooms and 1–2 baths. Its undated page displays rent $50–718 and deposit $200–275, not verified live prices. It says this is not age-restricted, pets are not allowed, and specifically identifies one unit numbered 1856 with front and rear ramps; do not extend that accessibility claim to every unit. Residents pay listed gas heat, cooling, water and trash, while the manager lists electric, hot water, lawn and pest control. Washer/dryer hookups, refrigerator, stove, driveway, on-site management and playground are listed. A second unit number on the page shows that 1831 N Fremont cannot locate every apartment. https://www.hasbonline.com/communities/lasalle-landing Laurel Court — 427 Laurel Court, South Bend, IN 46601. HASB lists 42 units in condo apartments, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes, with 2–5 bedrooms and 1–2 baths. Its page supplies no rent or deposit and labels the location not handicap accessible; it does not state an age threshold. Residents pay listed gas, electric, water, sewer and trash, while the manager lists lawn care and pest control unless tenant-caused. Washer/dryer hookups, refrigerator, stove and porch are listed. 427 Laurel Court is a directory reference for the group, not every unit's confirmed entrance. https://www.hasbonline.com/communities/laurel-court South Bend Commons — 1283 South Bend Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617. HASB lists 20 apartments in condos, duplexes and triplexes, with 2–3 bedrooms and one bath. Its undated page displays rent “$50–826 or based on income” and deposit “$200–225 or based on income”; neither is a current offer. It calls the property not handicap accessible and says pets are not allowed. Residents pay listed gas, electric, water and sewer, while the manager lists lawn, trash and pest control unless tenant-caused. Washer/dryer hookups, refrigerator, stove, microwave, porch and on-site management are listed. The single directory reference does not identify every building. https://www.hasbonline.com/communities/south-bend-commons Twyckenham Drive Apartments — 1213–1325 Twyckenham Dr, South Bend, IN 46615. HASB gives a 1213–1325 Twyckenham Drive address range and lists 18 units in condo apartments, single-family houses, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes, with 2–5 bedrooms and 1–2 baths. Its undated page displays rent “$50 or based on income” and deposit $200–275; ask about present terms. It calls the property not age-restricted and not handicap accessible. Residents pay listed gas, electric, water, sewer and trash; the manager lists lawn and pest control unless tenant-caused. Washer/dryer hookups, refrigerator, stove, porch and playground are listed. The street range is not one mappable dwelling entrance. https://www.hasbonline.com/communities/twyckenham-drive-apartments Westcott 501 — 501 Alonzo Watson Dr., South Bend, IN 46601. HASB lists a residential building with 123 one- and two-bedroom, one-bath apartments at 501 Alonzo Watson Drive. Its directory also lists the agency office at this same address as a separate non-housing entry; do not count that office as another property. Its undated page displays rent “$50–550 or based on income” and deposit $175–200, not verified current quotes. It calls the building accessible, not age-restricted and no-pets. It lists manager-paid utilities and services, refrigerator, stove, fenced yard, elevator, lounge and 24-hour security. The 123 is total units, not vacancies. https://www.hasbonline.com/communities/westcott-501 Westcott Quads — 425 Alonzo Watson Dr, South Bend, IN 46601. HASB lists 52 one-bedroom, one-bath condo/fourplex apartments. Its undated page displays rent “$50–550 or based on income” and deposit $175, not verified current terms. It calls the location accessible (lowered sidewalks, flats and ramps to the administration building), not age-restricted and no-pets; that description does not guarantee every unit's features. It lists manager-paid utilities and services, refrigerator, stove, fenced yard, on-site management and 24-hour security. 425 Alonzo Watson Drive is the site reference, not a confirmed entrance for every quad. https://www.hasbonline.com/communities/westcott-quads HASB's application page https://www.hasbonline.com/how-to-apply currently says its ONLINE waiting list is unavailable due to technical difficulties; it also says paper applications are available at the main office, 501 Alonzo Watson Dr. The separate online application link on that page is not proof online intake is functioning. Confirm the paper process and any property-specific openings with HASB at 574-235-9346 before applying. Do not turn the source's undated $50 minimum or displayed ranges into current advertised prices.

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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

Can someone with a felony record rent an apartment in South Bend?

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 South Bend 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 South Bend?

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 South Bend?

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 South Bend?

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.

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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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