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Felon Friendly Apartments in Nashville, TN

Searching for felon friendly apartments in Nashville? 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 Nashville

Andrew Jackson Courts property

Andrew Jackson Courts

1457 Jackson St.

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Barrett Manor property

Barrett Manor

510 Summer Place

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CWA Plaza Apartments I property

CWA Plaza Apartments I

500 Shelby Ave.

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CWA Plaza Apartments II property

CWA Plaza Apartments II

500 Shelby Ave.

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Carleen Batson Waller Manor property

Carleen Batson Waller Manor

106 31st Ave. S.

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Cayce Place property

Cayce Place

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Cheatham Place property

Cheatham Place

1564 Ninth Ave. N.

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Cherry Oak Apartments property

Cherry Oak Apartments

705 S. Sixth St.

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Cumberland View property

Cumberland View

2316 25th Ave. N.

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Curb Victory Hall property

Curb Victory Hall

1117 12th Ave. S.

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Edgefield Manor property

Edgefield Manor

525 Shelby Ave.

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Edgehill Apartments property

Edgehill Apartments

1277 12th Ave. S.

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Gernert Studio Apartments property

Gernert Studio Apartments

1101 Edgehill Ave.

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Hadley Park Towers property

Hadley Park Towers

2901 John A. Merritt Blvd.

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Harper Cove Flats property

Harper Cove Flats

3108B Hospital Lane

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Historic Preston Taylor Apartments property

Historic Preston Taylor Apartments

3900 Clifton Ave.

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J. Henry Hale Apartments property

J. Henry Hale Apartments

1433 Jo Johnston Ave.

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Kirkpatrick Park Apartments property

Kirkpatrick Park Apartments

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Levy Place property

Levy Place

303 Foster St.

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Madison Towers property

Madison Towers

591 N. Dupont Ave.

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Manning Place property

Manning Place

603 Lenore St.

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Mosley on 6th property

Mosley on 6th

802 S. Sixth St., Suite 101

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Nance Place property

Nance Place

8 Academy Place, Suite S-200

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Napier Place property

Napier Place

648 Claiborne St.

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Neighborhood Housing (Scattered Sites) property

Neighborhood Housing (Scattered Sites)

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Parkway Terrace property

Parkway Terrace

196 N. Seventh St.

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Parthenon Towers property

Parthenon Towers

301 28th Ave. N.

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Randee Rogers Apartments property

Randee Rogers Apartments

1419 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.

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Red Oak Flats property

Red Oak Flats

700 Dew St., Suite 114

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Red Oak Townhomes property

Red Oak Townhomes

804 Dew St.

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Ryman Lofts property

Ryman Lofts

100 Middleton St.

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Sudekum Apartments property

Sudekum Apartments

101 University Court

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Vine Hill Apartments property

Vine Hill Apartments

625 Benton Ave.

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Vine Hill Studio Apartments property

Vine Hill Studio Apartments

625 Benton Ave.

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Can someone with a felony record rent in Nashville?

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.

Nashville has grown quickly, and its combined city-county government (Metro Nashville-Davidson County) oversees a rental market that has become notably more expensive and competitive over the past decade. For applicants with a felony record, that competition can make screening feel tougher, since landlords with a full applicant pool can be picky. Even so, the metro is large and varied, and different owners handle records differently. Because the market moves fast, being organized matters. Applicants who have their documents ready, apply promptly when a unit opens, and can explain their history clearly tend to fare better. This page outlines what Nashville landlords often weigh and how to put your best foot forward.

Local housing information for Nashville

Local rental overview

Nashville's rapid growth has generally pushed rents upward and kept demand strong, though conditions vary by neighborhood and season. Some outlying areas may be more affordable than the urban core, but that shifts over time. [NEEDS VERIFICATION: confirm current rent ranges and vacancy for target Nashville neighborhoods before quoting numbers.] Davidson County is served by a public housing authority and by federal rental assistance programs. Depending on the offense and how long ago it occurred, some applicants with records may qualify, but eligibility follows federal and local rules that change, so confirm directly before assuming.

Criminal screening overview

Tennessee does not have a statewide law limiting how far back a tenant background check may go, so screening criteria are largely up to each landlord and screening company in Nashville. As a result, policies vary considerably across the market. Federal fair housing guidance advises against blanket exclusions of everyone with a record, but it does not require any private landlord to rent to you. Many Nashville landlords consider the offense type, its recency, and your income and rental history as a package. Checking your own record beforehand helps you prepare. [NEEDS VERIFICATION: confirm whether any Metro Nashville-Davidson County ordinance affects criminal-record screening before referencing one.]

Application tips

- Act quickly when a unit opens, since desirable listings move fast in this market. - Keep a ready-to-go application packet with ID, income proof, and references. - Order your own background report so you can address anything proactively. - Consider smaller landlords, who may exercise more discretion than large complexes. - Explain your history briefly and honestly, focusing on your current stability.

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

Does Nashville's high demand hurt applicants with records?

It can make screening more competitive, which affects everyone but can weigh harder on applicants with records. Being fast, organized, and well-documented helps. No landlord is required to approve you, so apply to several places.

Are background check lookback periods limited in Nashville?

Tennessee has no statewide cap on how far back tenant screening can look, so it depends on the landlord or screening company. Ask about a property's specific policy before paying any application fee.

Where might I find more flexible landlords in Nashville?

In our experience, smaller and individually owned properties sometimes have more discretion than large corporate complexes. There's no guarantee, so ask each landlord about its screening criteria and apply broadly.

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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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