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Felon Friendly Apartments in Charlotte, NC

Searching for felon friendly apartments in Charlotte? 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.

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10034 Pergola View Court, Charlotte, NC 28213

10034 Pergola View Ct

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11005 Hunter Trail Ln Charlotte, North Carolina 28226

11005 Hunter Trail Ln

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11117 Park Rd

11117 Park Rd

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11142 Derryrush Drive, Charlotte, NC 28213

11142 Derryrush Ave

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12172 Bottlebrush Place, Charlotte, NC 2827

12172 Bottlebrush Pl

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1314 Nia Road, Charlotte, NC 28215

1314 Nia Rd

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1627 Browns Ave Charlotte

1627 Browns Ave

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1840 J Julian Ln

1840 J Julian Ln Apt E

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1940 Camp Greene St Charlotte, North Carolina 28208

1940 Camp Greene St

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2 BEDROOM RENOVATED CONDO 2 BATHROOMS

6129 Windsor Gate Ln

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2 Bed RENOVATED 1.5 Bath Condo

6407 Windsor Gate Ln

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2 Bedroom house

2624 Holton Ave

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201 Huntsmoor Dr Charlotte, North Carolina 28217

201 Huntsmoor Dr

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2117 Wilson Ave Charlotte, North Carolina 28208

2117 Wilson Ave

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2120 Rush Wind Drive

2120 Rush Wind Dr

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2143 Finchley

2143 Finchley Dr

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2203 Highland Street

2203 Highland St

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2220 Irma St.

2220 Irma St

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2225 Preakness Court, Charlotte, NC 28273

2225 Preakness Ct

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2320 Olando Ave

2320 Olando St

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2420-1 Julia Avenue

2420 Julia Ave APT 1

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2557 Stockbridge Drive #B Charlotte, NC 28210

2557 Stockbridge Dr b

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2614 Marmac

2614 Marmac Rd

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2621 Dr. Carver Rd.

2621 Dr Carver Rd

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2667-3 Dr. Carver Rd.

2667 Dr Carver Rd Apt \# 3

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3 Bedroom Single Family

6024 Spanish Oak Rd

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3-4 Bedroom

8327 Wallace Glen Dr

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4 Room 2 Bath Single Family

2104 St Paul St

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4400 Sharon Chase Dr Unit E Charlotte, North Carolina 28215

4400 Sharon Chase Dr Unit E

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4508 Sharon Chase Dr Unit D Charlotte, North Carolina 28215

4508 Sharon Chase Dr Unit D

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4630 Dogwood Pl, Charlotte, NC 28212

4630 Dogwood Pl

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5 Bedroom on Interurban Dr

1200 Interurban Ave

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5001 Lakecrest Drive – BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED CONDO

5001 Lakecrest Dr

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5220 Tomsie Efird Ln

5220 Tomsie Efird Lane

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6001 Idlebrook Dr Charlotte, North Carolina 28212

6001 Idlebrook Dr

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6126 Patric Alan Court

6126 Patric Alan Ct

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7336 Everett Drive

7336 Everett Dr

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7937 Charter Oak Ln Charlotte, North Carolina 28226

7937 Charter Oak Ln

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7949 Shady Oak Trail No. 38 Charlotte, North Carolina 28210

7949 Shady Oak Trail No. 38

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7992 Shady Oak Trl Apt 148 Charlotte, North Carolina 28210

7992 Shady Oak Trl Apt 148

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8013 Stoneham Ct Matthews, North Carolina 28105

8013 Stoneham Ct, Matthews, North Carolina 28105

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8100 Derby Woods Lane, Charlotte, NC 28214

8100 Derby Wood Ln

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8618 Rittenhouse Circle

8618 Rittenhouse Cir

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913 Tiger Lane, Charlotte, NC 28262

913 Tiger Ln

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918 Valletly Ridge Rd Charlotte, North Carolina 28214

918 Valletly Ridge Rd

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9432 Lexington Circle #G, Charlotte, NC 28213

9432 Lexington Cir g

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A 3-bedroom townhouse with loft/in beautiful Kingstree

8358 Carob Tree Ln

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Ashley Square at South Park

4845 Ashley Park Ln

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Beautiful Brand New Three Bedroom Apartment!

3515 Markland Dr Unit 201

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Campbell burn

6816 Campbell burn ct

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Carrington

2508 Carrington Ct

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City Edge Modern Living

5048 Downhaul Dr

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Classic Charlotte Home

1040 Clanton Rd

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Coming Soon! 3 bedroom 3 bathroom Townhome

5427 Eneida Sue Dr 5427 Eneida Sue Dr

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Conrad at Concord Mills

9015 Kings Grant Dr

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Country Club Apartments

2512 Roseview Ln

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First Ward Place

550 E 8th St

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Flats on Harris

2314 St Johns Church Rd

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Glen Cove

6130 Pineburr Rd 6130 Pineburr Rd

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Greenlawn Hills Corner Townhome Rental

16825 Greenlawn Hills Ct

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Haines Street

1830 Haines St

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Hampton Creste

1013 N. Wendover Rd Apt A, charlotte, North Carolina 28211

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Helena Apartments

4500 Helena St

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Hunter Trail

11023 Hunter Trail Ln

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KLD Luxe Properties

1241 Newell Towns Ln 138

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Landings at Steele Creek

4250 Branch Bend Ln

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Lexington Commons

8917 Hunter Ridge Dr

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Mayfield Terrace, LLC

2614 Pitts Dr apt a

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Mayfield Terrace, LLC

1120 Mayfield Terrace Dr apt g

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Mill Pond Apartments

3515 Laurel Mill Dr

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Montgomery Gardens, LLC

4335 Montgomery Gardens Dr apt q

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Montgomery Gardens, LLC

4315 Montgomery Gardens Dr apt b

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Napoleon

13516 Napoleon Dr

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Northwoods at Coulwood

1410 Pine Mountain Rd

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One Level Single Family Home!

3021 Botany St

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Our Cozy Place

2415 Carrington Ct

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Pamlico Apartments

1300 Pamlico St

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Parker Heights Apartments

1505 Parker Drive

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Providence Court Apartments

8110 Providence Ct Ln

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Quail Hill

5931 Quail Hollow Rd

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Quiet Home Located in The University Area

7304 Ravanna Dr

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Seneca Woods

1509 Seneca Pl

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Solena at the Vineyard

4506 Bright Rd

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Spacious 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath Apartment in Charlotte’s University

9609 Vinca Circle D

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Spacious 3Bed /3 1/2 Bath Townhouse

3736 Ellington Street

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Springfield Gardens

9525 Springfield Gardens Dr

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Springhouse Square

3647 Castlerock Dr Unit 103

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Springhouse Square

3647 Castlerock Dr Unit 225

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Springhouse Square

3647 Castlerock Dr Unit 101

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Stoney Point

2012 Stoney Point Ln \#80

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Sweet Home Carolina

3634 Narrow Ln

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The Dorchester and Manor

12920 Dorman Rd, Pineville, North Carolina 28134

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The Gaston at North End

320 W 30th St

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The Gaston at North End

W 30th St

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The Landing at Hickory Grove

7664 Petrea Ln

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The Murray Apartment Homes

8010 Woodsedge Dr

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University Terrace Apartments, Across from UNC-Charlotte

9509-L University Terrace Drive

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Updated 3 Bedroom 1 1/2 Bath House

1900 Double Oaks Rd

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WHC

6710 William Harry Ct

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Waterhaven

1910 Treefrog Court

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Woodlands North Apartments

8400 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd

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5003 Lakecrest Dr

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Can someone with a felony record rent in Charlotte?

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.

Charlotte is North Carolina's largest city and a major banking and business hub, which has fueled steady population growth and a busy rental market. If you're searching for housing with a felony record here, expect a range of landlords with very different attitudes. Larger, newer complexes downtown and in fast-growing suburbs may run stricter automated screening, while smaller owners sometimes weigh applications more individually. Growth also means new construction and turnover, which can create openings if you're patient and persistent. The most successful approach is usually to widen your search, prepare documentation that shows stability, and be ready to explain your history honestly. This page covers what Charlotte landlords tend to look at and how to prepare.

Local housing information for Charlotte

Local rental overview

As a growing metro, Charlotte generally offers a mix of older and newer rental stock, though rising demand has put upward pressure on rents in many areas over recent years. Conditions differ by neighborhood and change with the market. [NEEDS VERIFICATION: confirm current rent ranges and availability for target Charlotte neighborhoods before quoting figures.] Mecklenburg County is served by a public housing authority and by federally funded rental assistance programs. Some applicants with records may qualify depending on the offense and timing, but program rules are set federally and locally and change, so verify current eligibility directly.

Criminal screening overview

North Carolina does not have a statewide law that caps how far back tenant criminal background checks can reach, so screening standards are largely set by individual landlords and screening companies in Charlotte. That means policies range widely across the market. Federal fair housing guidance discourages blanket bans on all applicants with any record, but it does not compel any private landlord to approve you. Many landlords here consider the nature and age of an offense alongside income and rental history. Reviewing your own record before applying lets you prepare an accurate explanation. [NEEDS VERIFICATION: confirm whether any City of Charlotte or Mecklenburg County ordinance affects criminal-record screening before citing one.]

Application tips

- Cast a wide net across both large complexes and smaller independently owned properties. - Get your own background report so you know exactly what will show up. - Show proof of stable income and, where possible, offer a larger deposit to reduce perceived risk. - Collect references from past landlords, employers, or a reentry caseworker. - Ask each property about its screening policy up front to avoid wasting 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

Do Charlotte's newer luxury complexes screen more strictly?

Often, yes. Larger corporate-managed buildings tend to rely on standardized screening that can be less flexible. Smaller landlords sometimes review applications more individually, though there's no guarantee either way. It's worth asking each property about its criteria.

How far back do background checks go in Charlotte?

North Carolina has no statewide limit on lookback periods for tenant screening, so it depends on the landlord or screening service. Some look only at recent years; others go back further. Ask directly before you apply.

Can Charlotte's growth actually help my search?

It can. New construction and higher turnover sometimes create more openings, which may improve your odds. But growth also raises demand and rents, so pair persistence with strong, well-documented applications.

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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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