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Felon Friendly Apartments in Worcester, MA

Searching for felon friendly apartments in Worcester? 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 Worcester

Can someone with a felony record rent in Worcester?

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.

Explore Worcester Housing Authority housing locations and their officially published descriptions. Property details are unverified for current vacancies and screening.

Local housing information for Worcester

Local rental overview

Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) locations: https://worcesterha.org/locations/. These 21 entries are summaries of WHA's public directory and linked property pages, not confirmation of available units, an open waitlist, a rent offer, approval or criminal-history screening. The directory displays generic “Available” labels on every location; they are NOT verified vacancies. Ask WHA to confirm current terms. Addresses for large or multi-building developments may be a directory site reference, not an address for every dwelling. Photos have not been copied. WHA's property pages link this general application form, which does not establish open intake: https://worcesterhousing.exemplifi.io/admissions_applyhousing/. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income on most property pages; exceptions are Scattered Sites (27%) and The Phoenix at Curtis Apartments (32%). These are page claims, not verified current rents. Addison Apartments — WHA category: Mixed; Street-area or scattered-site description only; numbered residential addresses not established for the whole development: Addison Street & Dorchester Street. Listed bedroom types: studio, one-bedroom. These garden-style apartments offer studio and one-bedroom accessible and conventional apartments. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, grocery stores and other retail outlets; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; Closed-circuit security cameras; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo and dinners; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lot. Source: https://worcesterha.org/addison-apartments/ Belmont Tower Apartments — WHA category: Mixed; Directory site address: 40 Belmont Street, Worcester MA 01605. Listed bedroom types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom. Located near Lincoln Square, Belmont Tower offers one and two bedroom apartments with panoramic views of the city. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, grocery stores and other retail outlets; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; Closed-circuit security cameras; On-site after hours security guard; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo and dinners; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lot; Easy access to I-290. Source: https://worcesterha.org/belmont-tower-apartments/ Booth Apartments — WHA category: Mixed; Street-area or scattered-site description only; numbered residential addresses not established for the whole development: Haven Lane & Lincoln Street. Listed bedroom types: one-bedroom. These garden-style, one-bedroom apartments are located in the northeast section of Worcester, tucked away in its own quiet neighborhood. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located near public transportation, grocery stores and hospitals; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; Closed-circuit security cameras; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo and dinners; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lot. Source: https://worcesterha.org/booth-apartments/ Curran Terrace — WHA category: Mixed; Directory site address: 201 Providence Street, Worcester MA 01607. Listed bedroom types: one-bedroom. This low-rise development is located in the Vernon Hill section of Worcester and offers conventional one-bedroom and congregate-style apartments. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, grocery stores and other retail outlets; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; Closed-circuit security cameras; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo and dinners; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lot. Source: https://worcesterha.org/curran-terrace/ Elm Park Tower Apartments — WHA category: Senior; Directory site address: 425 Pleasant Street, Worcester MA 01609. Listed bedroom types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom. This 16-story, senior-only building offers one and two-bedroom apartments with views of historic Elm Park. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, retail shops and restaurants; Closed circuit security cameras; On-site after hours security guard; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo and dinners; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; On-site custodian; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lots; Free transportation to and from Senior Center. Source: https://worcesterha.org/elm-park-tower-apartments/ Great Brook Valley Gardens — WHA category: Family; Street-area or scattered-site description only; numbered residential addresses not established for the whole development: 77 Tacoma St, Worcester, MA 01605, USA. Listed bedroom types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom, five-bedroom. Located in northern Worcester on over 60 acres of rolling hills and tree-lined streets, GBV offers families one, two, three, four and five bedroom apartments. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation; On-site management office & grocery store; Closed-circuit security cameras; Worcester Police-provided security; Active Tenant Association and Crime Watch group; Edward M. Kennedy Health Center located nearby; Educational programming for adults and children; On-site child daycare center; Youth recreational programming; Worcester Public Library branch site; Family self-sufficiency programming; Resident and visitor parking lots. Source: https://worcesterha.org/great-brook-valley-gardens/ Greenwood Gardens — WHA category: State Senior; Directory site address: 327-341 Greenwood St, Worcester, MA 01607. Listed bedroom types: one-bedroom. These garden-style, one-bedroom apartments are located in the southern section of Worcester, close to major highways and conveniently located next to a busy retail district. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, grocery stores and other retail outlets; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; Closed-circuit security cameras; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo and dinners; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lot. Source: https://worcesterha.org/greenwood-gardens/ Hooper Street Apartments — WHA category: Family; Directory site address: 25 Hooper Street, Worcester MA 01605. Listed bedroom types: two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom. This 26-unit, garden-style apartment development, located off Belmont Street near UMASS Memorial Hospital, offers two and three bedroom family housing. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Trash removal; WHA lists resident-paid Electricity, Cable/ Internet. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; Closed-circuit security cameras; Neighborhood elementary school nearby; Resident and visitor parking lots; Conveniently located near I-290. Source: https://worcesterha.org/hooper-street-apartments/ Lafayette Place — WHA category: Mixed; Directory site address: 2 Lafayette Street, Worcester MA 01608. Listed bedroom types: one-bedroom. This 7-story, mid-rise building is located in the Green Island neighborhood of Worcester and offers conventional one-bedroom apartments and congregate-style housing. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Trash removal; WHA lists resident-paid Electricity, Cable/ Internet. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, grocery stores and other retail outlets; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; Closed-circuit security cameras; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo and dinners; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lot; Conveniently located near I-290. Source: https://worcesterha.org/lafayette-place/ Lakeside Apartments — WHA category: Family; Directory site address: 30 Lakeside Avenue, Worcester MA 01603. Listed bedroom types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom. This development, located near Coes Reservoir in the Webster Square area of Worcester, offers one, two and three bedroom family housing. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Trash removal; WHA lists resident-paid Electricity, Cable/ Internet. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, restaurants, retail shops, and banks; On-site management and maintenance office; Closed-circuit security cameras; Worcester Police-provided security; Neighborhood elementary school nearby; Youth recreational and after school programming; Family self-sufficiency programming; Resident and visitor parking lots. Source: https://worcesterha.org/lakeside-apartments/ Lincoln Park Tower Apartments — WHA category: Senior; Directory site address: 11 Lake Avenue, Worcester MA 01604. Listed bedroom types: studio, one-bedroom. This 15-story, senior-only building offers studio and one-bedroom apartments with balconies overlooking beautiful Lake Quinsigamond. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, grocery stores and other retail outlets; Closed circuit security cameras; On-site after hours security guard; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo, yoga and dinners; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; On-site custodian; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lots; Free transportation to and from Senior Center; Pay On-Line alternative rent payment system. Source: https://worcesterha.org/lincoln-park-tower-apartments/

Application tips

WHA links a general housing application from its property pages: https://worcesterhousing.exemplifi.io/admissions_applyhousing/. WHA says applicants are assigned to a location within Worcester based on the housing type they choose. An application link or a directory “Available” badge is not confirmation that a specific property has a vacancy or is currently accepting applicants. Confirm current waitlists, eligibility, rent, and criminal-history screening directly with WHA.

Local housing resources

Additional Worcester Housing Authority locations from the same verified 21-page directory. These are source claims, not confirmed vacancies or felony-screening approval. Main South Gardens — WHA category: State Family; Street-area or scattered-site description only; numbered residential addresses not established for the whole development: Benefit Street, Cheney, Ripley, Beacon, Boys and Girls Club Way. Listed bedroom types: two-bedroom, three-bedroom, four-bedroom. This 24-duplex family development is scattered throughout the city’s vibrant Main South community. This area continues to be revitalized with the construction and rehab of new and existing neighborhood multifamily housing. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Trash removal; WHA lists resident-paid Electricity, Cable/ Internet. WHA lists: Apartments located on Ripley Street, Boys & Girls Club Way, Gardner Street, Cheney Street, Benefit Street and Beacon Street; "A Better Life" designated community; Locations are easily accessible to public transportation; Neighborhood elementary schools are within walking distance of most sites; Youth programming available at the Boys & Girls Club; Close proximity to retail outlets. Source: https://worcesterha.org/main-south-gardens/ Mayside Apartments — WHA category: Mixed; Street-area or scattered-site description only; numbered residential addresses not established for the whole development: May Street & Mayside Lane. Listed bedroom types: one-bedroom. These garden-style apartments offer one-bedroom accessible and conventional apartments. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, grocery stores and other retail outlets; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; Closed-circuit security cameras; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo and dinners; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lot. Source: https://worcesterha.org/mayside-apartments/ Mill Pond Apartments — WHA category: Mixed; Street-area or scattered-site description only; numbered residential addresses not established for the whole development: Mill Street, Mill Pond Road, & Lowland Court. Listed bedroom types: one-bedroom. Located in Tatnuck Square, Mill Pond offers one bedroom apartments in a quiet, residential setting. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, grocery stores and other retail outlets; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; Closed-circuit security cameras; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo and dinners; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lot. Source: https://worcesterha.org/mill-pond-apartments/ Murray & Wellington Apartments — WHA category: Mixed; Directory site address: 50 Murray Avenue & 30 Wellington Street, Worcester MA 01610. Listed bedroom types: studio, one-bedroom. Located in the vibrant Main South community, Murray and Wellington Apartments offer studio and one-bedroom apartments. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, grocery stores and other retail outlets; On-site management office and custodian; Closed-circuit security cameras; On-site after hours security guard; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo and dinners; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lot. Source: https://worcesterha.org/murray-wellington-apartments/ North, Sigourney & Providence Street Apartments — WHA category: Family; Street-area or scattered-site description only; numbered residential addresses not established for the whole development: North Street & Sigourney Street & Providence Street. Listed bedroom types: three-bedroom, four-bedroom. This 29-unit family development is located in two areas of the city. Three and four-bedroom apartments are listed to families at both locations. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Trash removal; WHA lists resident-paid Electricity, Cable/ Internet. WHA lists: Both locations are conveniently located to public transportation, restaurants, retail shops, and banks; Closed-circuit security cameras; Neighborhood elementary schools are within walking distance. Source: https://worcesterha.org/north-sigourney-providence-street-apartments/ Pleasant Tower Apartments — WHA category: Mixed; Directory site address: 275 Pleasant Street, Worcester MA 01609. Listed bedroom types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom. Located close to Worcester’s revitalized downtown area, Pleasant Tower Apartments offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, grocery stores and other retail outlets; On-site management office and custodian; Closed-circuit security cameras; On-site, after-hours security guard; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo and dinners; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lot. Source: https://worcesterha.org/pleasant-tower-apartments/ Scattered Sites — WHA category: State Family; Street-area or scattered-site description only; numbered residential addresses not established for the whole development: Newport, Hancock, Jacques Ave, Albert, Lincoln Perkins. Listed bedroom types: three-bedroom, four-bedroom. These townhouse-style, three and four-bedroom apartments are quietly nestled in a number of neighborhoods throughout the city. WHA describes rent as typically 27% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Apartments located on Newport Street, Jaques Avenue, Hancock Street, and Albert Street; "A Better Life" designated communities; Locations are easily accessible to public transportation and within close proximity to retail outlets; Neighborhood elementary schools are within walking distance; Each location has spacious yards for family activities. Source: https://worcesterha.org/scattered-sites/ Southwest Gardens — WHA category: Family; Street-area or scattered-site description only; numbered residential addresses not established for the whole development: 8 Holmes St, Dix St., Ashland St, Cottage St., Richards St., Lewis St. Worcester, MA 01609. Listed bedroom types: three-bedroom, four-bedroom, five-bedroom. This 25-unit family development is located in a number of areas within the city. Southwest Gardens offers three, four and five-bedroom conventional and accessible apartments. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Trash removal; WHA lists resident-paid Electricity, Cable/ Internet, Gas (according to services at location). WHA lists: Apartments located on Home Street, Dix Street, Wachusett Street, North Ashland Street, Cottage Street and Richards Street; Conveniently located to public transportation, restaurants, retail shops, and banks. Close proximity to grocery stores and other retail outlets; Neighborhood elementary schools are within walking distance from all locations; Closed-circuit security cameras. Source: https://worcesterha.org/southwest-gardens/ The Phoenix at Curtis Apartments — WHA category: State Family; Directory site address: 32 Great Brook Valley Avenue, Worcester MA 01605. Listed bedroom types: one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom. Located adjacent to GBV Gardens, Curtis Apartments offers one, two and three bedroom conventional and accessible family housing. WHA describes rent as typically 32% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: "A Better Life" designated development; Conveniently located to public transportation; On-site management office; Closed-circuit security cameras; Worcester Police-provided security; Active Tenant Association and Crime Watch group; Edward M. Kennedy Health Center located nearby; Educational programming for adults and children; On-site child daycare center; Youth recreational programming; Worcester Public Library branch site; Family self-sufficiency programming; Resident and visitor parking lots. Source: https://worcesterha.org/curtis-apartments/ Webster Square Towers East & West Apartments — WHA category: Senior; Directory site address: 1050 & 1060 Main Street, Worcester MA 01603. Listed bedroom types: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom. These senior-only buildings are located in the heart of Webster Square and offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. WHA describes rent as typically 30% of monthly income; included: Heat, Hot water, Electricity, Trash removal; resident-paid items not specified by WHA. WHA lists: Conveniently located to public transportation, grocery stores and other retail outlets; Closed circuit security cameras; On-site after hours security guard; Social service assistance available to residents; Active Resident Council & Crime Watch groups; Regularly scheduled social events including bingo, yoga and dinners; Regularly scheduled property manager hours; On-site custodian; On-site laundry facilities; Resident and visitor parking lots; Free transportation to and from Senior Center. Source: https://worcesterha.org/webster-square-towers-east-west-apartments/

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

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 Worcester that don't run background checks?

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Should I disclose my record before applying in Worcester?

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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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