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Felon Friendly Apartments in Cleveland, TN

Searching for felon friendly apartments in Cleveland? 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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11th Street Apartments

131 11th Street SE

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13th Street Apartments property

13th Street Apartments

133 13th Street SE

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17th & 18th Street Apartments property

17th & 18th Street Apartments

985 18th Street SE & 908 17th Street SE

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2nd Street Apartments property

2nd Street Apartments

910 2nd Street NE

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4th Street Apartments property

4th Street Apartments

732 4th Street SE

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6th Street Apartments property

6th Street Apartments

720 6th Street SE

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9th Street Apartments property

9th Street Apartments

151 9th Street SE

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Aurora Street Apartments property

Aurora Street Apartments

1525 Aurora Street SE

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Clemmer & Baugh Street Apartments property

Clemmer & Baugh Street Apartments

109 Clemmer Street NE & 121 Baugh Street NE

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Cooper Apartments property

Cooper Apartments

450 Walker Street NE

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East Street Apartments

160 East Street NE

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Fisher Street Apartments property

Fisher Street Apartments

1850 Fisher Street SE

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Gaut Street Apartments

671 Gaut Street SE

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Hardwick Street Apartments property

Hardwick Street Apartments

1600 Hardwick Street SE

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Lang Street Apartments property

Lang Street Apartments

195 Lang Street NE

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Lang Street Apartments property

Lang Street Apartments

901 Lang Street NE

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Poplar & Gaut Street Apartments property

Poplar & Gaut Street Apartments

1155 Poplar Street NE & 1400 Gaut Street NE

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Samuel Melton Apartments property

Samuel Melton Apartments

1202 Lay Street SE & 1121 Elrod SE & 1350 11th Street SE

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Wiggins Street Apartments property

Wiggins Street Apartments

1480 Wiggins Street SE

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Wilson Street Apartments property

Wilson Street Apartments

1411 Wilson Street SE

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Can someone with a felony record rent in Cleveland?

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 Cleveland

Local housing resources

- Cleveland Housing Authority (Tennessee) managed housing directory: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/list. The directory also includes schools, which are not rental housing. Figures below are the authority’s property-page claims rechecked September 30, 2026—not confirmed vacancies, current quotes, or conviction-screening approvals. Contact CHA before applying. Grouped street listings can cover multiple buildings. - 2nd Street Apartments — 910 2nd Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 1, 2, 3, 4; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 20 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2280 - 11th Street Apartments — 131 11th Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 2, 3; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 3 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2277 - 13th Street Apartments — 133 13th Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 3; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 2 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2278 - 17th & 18th Street Apartments — 985 18th Street SE & 908 17th Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 1, 2, 3; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 16 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2265 - 4th Street Apartments — 732 4th Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 1, 2, 3, 4; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 50 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2272 - 6th Street Apartments — 720 6th Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 1, 2, 3, 4; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 50 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2282 - 9th Street Apartments — 151 9th Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 2, 3; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 3 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2276 - Aurora Street Apartments — 1525 Aurora Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 2, 3; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 4 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2281 - Clemmer & Baugh Street Apartments — 109 Clemmer Street NE & 121 Baugh Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 2; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $300; 26 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2275 - Cooper Apartments — 450 Walker Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: Studio, 1; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 80 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2274 - East Street Apartments — 160 East Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 1, 2, 3, 4; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 20 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2271 - Fisher Street Apartments — 1850 Fisher Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 1, 2, 3; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 20 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2264 - Gaut Street Apartments — 671 Gaut Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 1, 2, 3, 4; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 50 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2300 - Hardwick Street Apartments — 1600 Hardwick Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 1, 2, 3; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 8 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2266 - Lang Street Apartments — 195 Lang Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 1, 2, 3, 4; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 20 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2279 - Lang Street Apartments — 901 Lang Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 1, 2, 3; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 10 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2299 - Poplar & Gaut Street Apartments — 1155 Poplar Street NE & 1400 Gaut Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 2, 3, 4; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 58 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2270 - Samuel Melton Apartments — 1202 Lay Street SE & 1121 Elrod SE & 1350 11th Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 1, 2, 3, 4; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 106 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2273 - Wiggins Street Apartments — 1480 Wiggins Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 2, 3; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 2 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2268 - Wilson Street Apartments — 1411 Wilson Street SE, Cleveland, TN 37311; bedrooms: 2, 3; baths: 1; rent: based on income; listed deposit: $200; 4 units in directory entry; detail: https://www.clevelandhousingauthority.org/locations/detail/2267

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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 Cleveland?

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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland?

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 Cleveland?

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 Cleveland?

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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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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