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Felon Friendly Apartments in Kansas City, MO

Searching for felon friendly apartments in Kansas City? 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 Kansas City

Brookwood at Antioch

2620 NE 43rd St

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Brush Creek Towers

1800 Emmanuel Clever II

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Cardinal Ridge Apartments

14220 E 49th St

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Crooked Creek

8101 N. Thomas Meyers Dr.

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Guinotte Manor

1100 East 4th Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Martin Luther King Village

2525 Euclid Ave

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Pemberton Heights

3710 East 51st Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Pemberton Park for Grandfamilies

5010 Cleveland Ave

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Pendleton Arts Block

2300 Independence Ave

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Pendleton Flats

539 Brooklyn Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Quinlan Place

1501 E. 8th St.

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Quinlan Row

804 Woodland Ave.

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Riverview Gardens

299 The Paseo

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Rose Hill Townhomes

1113 Admiral Blvd

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

The Cleveland

5103 Cleveland Ave.

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Theron B. Watkins Homes

1301 Vine St

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Villa Del Sol

2015 Pennway Terrace

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Wayne Miner Court

1940 East 11th Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

West Bluff

1210 West Bluff

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Willow Glen

527 N.W. 72nd Court

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Can someone with a felony record rent in Kansas City?

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.

Kansas City spreads across the Missouri-Kansas state line, though the portion in Jackson County, Missouri is the largest part. This split can matter for applicants, because rental laws and programs differ by state, and a property just across the line may follow different rules. For applicants with a felony record, the metro's size means many landlords with varied screening approaches. Kansas City has generally been more affordable than coastal metros, which can help stretch a budget. As always, preparation and persistence matter more than searching for a single "felon-friendly" building. This page covers what local landlords commonly consider and how to prepare a stronger application.

Local housing information for Kansas City

Local rental overview

Kansas City has generally been more affordable than many large coastal metros, with a range of rental stock across its neighborhoods, though prices and availability vary by area and over time. The Missouri side of the metro is served by a public housing authority and by federal rental assistance programs. Because the metro crosses into Kansas, some programs and rules differ by state. 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

Missouri does not have a statewide law capping how far back tenant criminal background checks may reach, so landlords and screening companies on the Missouri side of Kansas City largely set their own criteria. Policies therefore vary across the market. Federal fair housing guidance discourages blanket bans on everyone with any record, but it does not require a private landlord to approve you. If you're considering properties across the state line in Kansas, note that rules there may differ. Many landlords weigh the offense type, its recency, and your income and rental history together.

Application tips

- Note which side of the state line a property is on, since Missouri and Kansas rules differ. - Order your own background report so you know exactly what will appear. - Use the relatively affordable market to apply across a range of properties. - Provide proof of steady income and gather references from a landlord, employer, or reentry contact. - Ask about screening criteria before paying application fees.

Local housing resources

Source-linked housing resources (Kansas City, MO): - Dunbar Gardens/Scattered Sites Central Office. Official source: https://www.hakc.org/our-properties/dunbar-gardens-scattered-sites-central-office. Caveat: Dunbar Gardens/scattered-sites combined entry includes a central office; address does not locate scattered homes. - Office - Corporate Office. Official source: https://www.hakc.org/our-properties/corporate-office. Caveat: Authority office listing, not housing. - Office - Scattered Sites Central Office. Official source: https://www.hakc.org/our-properties/scattered-sites-central-office. Caveat: Authority office listing, not housing. - Office - Scattered Sites North. Official source: https://www.hakc.org/our-properties/scattered-sites-north-office. Caveat: Authority office listing, not housing. - Samuel Rodgers Place. Official source: https://www.hakc.org/our-properties/samuel-rodgers-place. Caveat: Residential directory entry has no published street address.

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 it matter which side of the state line I rent on in Kansas City?

It can. The metro spans Missouri and Kansas, and rental laws and assistance programs differ by state. When you apply or seek help, confirm which state a property or program falls under so you know which rules apply.

How far back can background checks go in Kansas City, Missouri?

Missouri has no statewide cap on tenant screening lookback periods, so it depends on the landlord or screening company. Ask about the specific policy before applying, and note Kansas-side rules may differ.

Is Kansas City affordable enough to widen my options?

It has generally been more affordable than coastal metros, which can broaden the range of properties within your budget. That helps, but it doesn't change how landlords screen for records, so apply broadly and prepare well.

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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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