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Apartments for Felons

Felon Friendly Apartments in Chester, PA

Searching for felon friendly apartments in Chester? 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 Chester

Chatham Estates

611 Central Avenue

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Chatham Senior Village

600 Edwards Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Edgemont Apartments

1001 Avenue of the States

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Gateway Apartments

1115 Avenue of the States

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Heartley Homes

921 Avenue of the States

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Madison Apartments

1000 Madison Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Matopos Apartments

925 John Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Ruth L. Bennett Homes

1350 West 9th Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Wellington Ridge

3000 West 13th Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Wellington Ridge Senior

3014 W. 13th Streeet

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

William Penn Homes

514 Union Street

Screening policy unconfirmedUnverified

Can someone with a felony record rent in Chester?

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.

Local housing information for Chester

Local housing resources

Reviewed property source links: https://www.chesterha.org/properties.cfm. The cited source supports the property's identity and address only. Availability, waitlist or application acceptance, rent, and felony-screening policy have not been verified. Source-linked housing resources (Chester, PA): - Wellington Ridge. Official source: https://www.chesterha.org/properties.cfm. Caveat: Official homeownership card says ALL SOLD and publishes no street address; not a rental candidate. - Logan Townhomes. Official source: https://www.chesterha.org/properties.cfm. Caveat: Official homeownership card says ALL SOLD and publishes no street address; not a rental candidate. - Wellington Heights. Official source: https://www.chesterha.org/properties.cfm. Caveat: Official homeownership card says ALL SOLD and publishes no street address; not a rental candidate.

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

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

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 Chester that don't run background checks?

Screening practices vary. Ask each housing provider directly whether it conducts background checks and what criteria it uses. Listings on this page show reported screening information and are labeled with their verification status; reported details should be confirmed with the property.

Should I disclose my record before applying in Chester?

Consider asking the property about its screening process and application requirements before paying any fees or submitting an application. Requirements differ, so confirm details directly with the housing provider.

How current is the screening information for Chester?

Where available, each record shows its verification status and the date it was last verified. Information may be reported or unverified and policies can change, so confirm details directly with the property before applying. If you spot outdated information, please let us know.

How can I improve my chances of approval in Chester?

Review the property's stated application criteria and prepare the documents it requests. You can also ask whether it accepts references or other supporting information. Each property makes its own decisions, and approval is never guaranteed.

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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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