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Felon Friendly Apartments in Baltimore, MD

Searching for felon friendly apartments in Baltimore? 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 Baltimore

Albemarle Square

120 South Central Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Arbor Oaks

811 Dartmouth Road A

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Brooklyn Homes

4140 Tenth Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Cherry Hill Homes

2700 Spelman Road

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Douglass Homes

1500 E. Lexington Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Gilmor Homes

1640 Balmor Court

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Latrobe Homes

900 E. Madison Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

McCulloh Homes (Low-Rise)

501 Dolphin Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Monastery Gardens

141 Thomas Guidera Circle

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Montpelier

2801 Homewood Ave

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

O'Donnell Heights

1200 Gusryan Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Rosemont/Dukeland

1121 N. Ellamont Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Townes at the Terraces

800 W. Saratoga Str

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

West Hills Square

4906 Alson Drive 101

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Westport Homes

2343 Norfolk Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Can someone with a felony record rent in Baltimore?

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.

Baltimore is an independent city in Maryland — separate from surrounding Baltimore County — with a large stock of historic rowhouses and neighborhoods at very different stages of investment. For applicants with a felony record, this variety means options and prices can shift block by block, and landlords range from large managers to many small owners. Maryland has also taken statewide steps affecting tenant screening, which can matter for applicants with records. Because the city and county are governed separately, confirm which jurisdiction a property or program falls under. Knowing your rights, preparing documentation, and applying broadly all help. This page covers the local screening landscape and how to prepare a stronger application.

Local housing information for Baltimore

Local rental overview

Baltimore's rental market varies widely by neighborhood, with a lot of historic rowhouse stock and areas at different stages of investment; prices and availability change over time and by area. The City of Baltimore is served by a public housing authority and by federal rental assistance programs, and because it is separate from Baltimore County, programs and providers can differ by jurisdiction. Some applicants with records may qualify depending on the offense and timing, but eligibility follows federal and local rules that change, so verify directly.

Criminal screening overview

Maryland has enacted statewide measures affecting how landlords use criminal history in tenant screening, intended to limit certain practices and encourage individualized review. Because these laws have specific conditions and have been updated over time, confirm the current requirements rather than relying on a summary. Even where protections exist, they do not require any private landlord to approve you, and policies still vary by property. Many landlords weigh the offense type, its recency, and your income and rental history. Reviewing your own record before applying helps you prepare.

Application tips

- Learn how Maryland's tenant-screening rules apply to you, and verify the current provisions. - Confirm whether a property is in the City of Baltimore or Baltimore County, since they're governed separately. - Order your own background report so you can address issues proactively. - With historic rowhouses, inspect the unit and ask about maintenance before committing. - Ask each property about its screening criteria before paying application fees.

Local housing resources

Source-linked housing resources (Baltimore, MD): - Midtown Apartments. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/. Caveat: Map-only rows share 709 E. Eager Street without property detail pages; address may be administrative/map location rather than residential. - Scattered Sites. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/. Caveat: Authority map record is scattered sites; map-pin address does not locate individual homes. - Stricker Street. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/. Caveat: Map-only rows share 709 E. Eager Street without property detail pages; address may be administrative/map location rather than residential. - Uptown Apartments. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/. Caveat: Map-only rows share 709 E. Eager Street without property detail pages; address may be administrative/map location rather than residential. - Poe Homes. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/poe-homes/. Caveat: Reachable orphan detail page reports no active API/map record; not promoted as a current property. - Chase House. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/chase-house/. Caveat: Reachable orphan detail page reports no active API/map record; not promoted as a current property. - Govans Manor. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/govans-manor/. Caveat: Reachable orphan detail page reports no active API/map record; not promoted as a current property. - Bernard E. Mason. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/bernard-e-mason/. Caveat: Reachable orphan detail page reports no active API/map record; not promoted as a current property. - Ellerslie Apartments. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/ellerslie-apartments/. Caveat: Reachable orphan detail page reports no active API/map record; not promoted as a current property. - Bel Park Tower. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/bel-park-tower/. Caveat: Reachable orphan detail page reports no active API/map record; not promoted as a current property. - Allendale. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/allendale/. Caveat: Reachable orphan detail page reports no active API/map record; not promoted as a current property. - Hollins House. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/hollins-house/. Caveat: Reachable orphan detail page reports no active API/map record; not promoted as a current property. - Broadway Overlook. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/broadway-overlook/. Caveat: Reachable orphan detail page reports no active API/map record; not promoted as a current property. - St. Ambrose. Official source: https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/public-housing/map-of-properties/st-ambrose/. Caveat: Reachable orphan detail page reports no active API/map record; not promoted as a current property.

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

Does Maryland law affect how landlords use my record in Baltimore?

Maryland has enacted statewide measures affecting how landlords use criminal history in screening, but the specifics have conditions and have changed over time. Verify the current rules before relying on them, and remember no landlord is required to approve you.

Is Baltimore separate from Baltimore County?

Yes. Baltimore is an independent city, distinct from surrounding Baltimore County. Some programs and providers differ by jurisdiction, so confirm which one a property or service falls under when you apply or seek assistance.

Do rental options vary a lot across Baltimore?

They do. Neighborhoods are at very different stages of investment, so prices, condition, and landlord type differ block by block. Staying flexible widens your options, though you should inspect historic units carefully.

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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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