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Felon Friendly Apartments in St. Louis, MO

Searching for felon friendly apartments in St. Louis? 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 St. Louis

Arlington Grove

5547-55 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Armand & Ohio

2647 Armand Drive

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Badenfest Apartments

8220 N. Broadway

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Badenhaus Apartments

8450 Gast Place

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Cahill House

1919 O’Fallon Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

California Gardens

2910 California Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Cambridge Heights / Cambridge Heights II

703 O’Fallon Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Clinton-Peabody

1401 LaSalle Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Cochran Plaza

1410 N 10th Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Cupples

4704 Cupples Place

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Euclid Apartments

5310 N. Euclid Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Folsom

3919 Folsom Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Hodiamont

1949 Hodiamont Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

James House

4310 St. Ferdinand Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

King Louis Square II

1129 Hickory Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

King Louis Square III / Lasalle Park

1001 Hickory Place

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Kingsbury Terrace

5655 Kingsbury Place

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Lafayette Apartments

3447 Lafayette Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Lafayette Townhomes

2618-2900 Rutger Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Les Chateaux

1330 Chouteau Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Lookaway

10784-10850 Lookaway Court

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Marie Fanger

4377 Norfolk Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

McMillan Manor

4503-41 McMillan Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

McMillan Manor II

4543-4603 McMillan Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Murphy Park I / Murphy Park II / Murphy Park III

1920 Cass Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

North Sarah

1024 N. Sarah Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Page Manor

5836-5840 Page Boulevard

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Parkview Apartments

4451 Forest Park Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Preservation Square

1405 N. 16th Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Renaissance Place at Grand / Renaissance Place at Grand II / Renaissance Place At Grand III

1001 N. Compton Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Samuel Shepard

2926 Samuel Shepard Drive

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Senior Living at Cambridge Heights

728 Biddle Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Senior Living at Renaissance Place

3217 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

South Broadway

8500 S. Broadway

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

The Gardens at Renaissance Place

3117 Thomas Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Tiffany Turnkey

1505 S 39th Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Towne XV

5400 Page Boulevard

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Walnut Park

5616 Park Lane

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

West Pine

4490 West Pine

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Can someone with a felony record rent in St. Louis?

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.

St. Louis is an independent city — it is not part of any county — which sometimes surprises newcomers navigating local services and programs. Its rental market has generally been affordable relative to larger coastal metros, with a mix of historic neighborhoods and newer development. For applicants with a felony record, affordability can broaden options, though landlords still vary widely in how they screen. Because the city and surrounding St. Louis County are governed separately, it's worth confirming which jurisdiction a given program or property falls under. Preparing documentation, applying broadly, and being honest about your history all help. This page covers what local landlords commonly weigh and how to prepare.

Local housing information for St. Louis

Local rental overview

St. Louis has generally been more affordable than many large metros, with a range of historic and newer rental stock, though prices and availability vary by neighborhood and change over time. The City of St. Louis is served by a public housing authority and by federal rental assistance programs, and because it is separate from St. Louis 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

Missouri does not have a statewide law capping how far back tenant criminal background checks can reach, so landlords and screening companies in St. Louis largely set their own standards. 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. Many landlords consider the offense type, its recency, and your income and rental history together. Reviewing your own record first helps you prepare.

Application tips

- Confirm whether a property or program is in the City of St. Louis or St. Louis County, since they're governed separately. - Order your own background report so you know what a landlord will see. - 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.

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

Why is St. Louis not part of a county?

St. Louis is an independent city, separate from surrounding St. Louis County. Practically, that means some programs and providers differ by jurisdiction, so confirm which one a property or service falls under when you apply or seek assistance.

How far back can background checks go in St. Louis?

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.

Does affordability make approval easier in St. Louis?

Lower rents can widen the range of properties within your budget, which may help. But affordability doesn't change how landlords screen for criminal history, so apply broadly and prepare thorough documentation.

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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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