Searching for felon friendly apartments in Philadelphia? 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.
2028 W. Norris St.
3226 McMichael St.
4400 Fairmount Avenue
5404 Gibson Dr.
1710 Croskey St.
2935-65 N 2nd Street
5963 North 20th Street
1021 South 4th Street
1412 W Dauphin St
6733 Emlen St.
2443 N. 11th St.
4349 Ridge Ave.
4460 Fairmoun Ave
5457 Wayne Ave.
3235 W Berks Street
5520 Vine St.
1350 N. 10th St.
528 Adams Ave.
8133 Erdrick Pl.
4161 Edgely Ave
2500 W. Norris St.
400 N. 50th St.
616-36 N 52nd St
615 Cecil B. Moore Ave
1920 E Orleans St
3516 Fairmount Ave.
755 N. Markoe St.
5920 Morton Street
642 N. 41st St.
2653 W. Glenwood Ave.
1741 Frankford Ave.
1940 W Allegheny Ave
3232 Henry Avenue
2311 W. Jefferson St.
2037 N 11th Street
6150 Algon Ave.
7200 Woodland Ave.
2201-7 W. Venango St
301 W. Queen Lane
2301 W. Edgley Street
1100 Fairmount Ave.
1100 Poplar St.
1515-1521 N 24th Street
715 Brandywine St
2442-58 E Emerald St
2309-33 Carpenter St.
1416-24 Clearview Street
2862 Germantown Ave.
300 N. Busti St
4600 Fairmount Avenue
4740 Tackawanna Street
2500 Jackson St.
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.
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania, coextensive with Philadelphia County, and it has one of the more developed tenant-protection frameworks among the cities on this site. For applicants with a felony record, that matters, because Philadelphia has taken local steps addressing how landlords may use criminal history in screening. That doesn't guarantee approval, but it shapes the process in your favor compared with cities that have no such rules. The market is large and varied, from dense rowhouse neighborhoods to outlying areas, with a wide range of landlords and price points. Knowing your rights, preparing documentation, and applying broadly all help. This page explains the local screening landscape and how to prepare a stronger application.
As a large, dense metro, Philadelphia has a wide range of rental stock and price points across many neighborhoods, with conditions varying sharply by area and changing over time. Philadelphia is served by a public housing authority and by federal rental assistance programs. Some applicants with records may qualify depending on the offense and timing, but eligibility follows federal and local rules that change, so verify directly.
Philadelphia has adopted local rules that restrict how landlords may use criminal history in tenant screening, including limits on considering certain older or non-conviction records and requirements around individualized review. This is a real local framework, but its exact provisions and any exemptions have specific details, so confirm the current requirements before relying on them. Even under these rules, approval is never guaranteed, and landlords may still consider recent, relevant history along with income and rental record. Knowing what your own report shows helps you prepare.
- Learn how Philadelphia's local screening rules apply to your situation, and verify current details. - Order your own background report so you can spot errors and prepare explanations. - Show proof of steady income and, where possible, offer a larger deposit. - Collect references from a former landlord, employer, or reentry caseworker. - Ask each property about its screening process, since even with local rules, practices vary.
Source-linked housing resources (Philadelphia, PA): - North Central Phase III. Official sources: https://www.pha.phila.gov/property-list/north-central-phase-iii/, https://www.pha.phila.gov/property-list/north-central-phase-ii/, https://www.pha.phila.gov/pha-sites/. Caveat: PHA directory includes two separately named phases (II and III) at the same published address; the source evidence does not establish whether this is one residential site, how phases map to the address, or whether the address is phase-specific. Keep as a source reference, not a property card. PHA source describes a named housing site/development and publishes a street-level directory address; this identifies a complex/site, not a specific unit or a verified set of buildings. PHA fact sheets/brochure claims may be historical and are not proof of current operation, vacancy, eligibility, or criminal-history/screening policy. - Martin Luther King Plaza I & III (AME). Official sources: https://www.pha.phila.gov/property-list/martin-luther-king-plaza-i-iii-ame/, https://www.pha.phila.gov/pha-sites/, https://www.pha.phila.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2017-Web-Fact-Sheets1-51.pdf. Caveat: The PHA source names two separated phases together as one record at a single directory address. This aggregates phase scope; the record does not establish which residential buildings correspond to the address. Keep as resource-only pending phase/location resolution. PHA source describes a named housing site/development and publishes a street-level directory address; this identifies a complex/site, not a specific unit or a verified set of buildings. PHA fact sheets/brochure claims may be historical and are not proof of current operation, vacancy, eligibility, or criminal-history/screening policy.
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.
Philadelphia has adopted local rules restricting how landlords may use criminal history, including limits on older or non-conviction records and individualized review requirements. The exact provisions and exemptions matter, so verify the current details. It doesn't guarantee approval.
No. Local rules shape how landlords screen, but no rule requires a private landlord to rent to you. Landlords may still weigh recent, relevant history, income, and rental record. Apply broadly and document your stability.
Yes. Understanding the local screening rules helps you recognize when a landlord's practice may not comply, and lets you respond confidently. Legal aid organizations can generally help you understand tenant rights if you have questions.
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.