APARTMENTS THAT ACCEPT EVICTIONS & BROKEN LEASES IN FORT WORTH & SOUTH ARLINGTON, TX | SECOND CHANCE LEASING | 1–3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS | FLEXIBLE APPROVAL OPTIONS
Prices are subject to change without notice. Rental averages reflect July 2026 market data.
Searching for apartments that accept evictions and broken leases in Fort Worth or South Arlington, TX?
A previous eviction, broken lease, rental debt, apartment collection, or bad credit can make finding your next apartment much harder—but it does not necessarily mean every apartment community will respond to your application the same way.
The frustrating part is figuring out where it actually makes sense to apply.
You can spend hours searching, tour an apartment you love, pay application and administrative fees, and only afterward discover that the property's rental criteria will not work with your history.
Some apartment communities in Fort Worth, South Arlington, and surrounding Tarrant County areas may evaluate applications individually. Depending on the community, factors such as income, employment, rental history, outstanding balances, how long ago an eviction or broken lease occurred, and your overall application may matter.
As a Dallas–Fort Worth Apartment Locator specializing in Second Chance Leasing, I help renters focus on realistic apartment possibilities before they start spending money on applications.
Community Overview
Fort Worth and South Arlington create a huge apartment-search area across central and southern Tarrant County.
Fort Worth provides everything from Downtown and urban neighborhoods to large suburban apartment corridors. The city's major employment centers include Downtown, the Medical District/Near Southside, NAS JRB/Lockheed Martin, CentrePort, Alliance, and Carter Industrial Park.
South Arlington gives renters a more suburban option between Fort Worth and Dallas.
The area provides convenient access to I-20, Highway 360, Highway 287, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Fort Worth, and the rest of Arlington.
South Arlington is also roughly 20 miles southeast of Downtown Fort Worth and offers convenient access to Joe Pool Lake and substantial park space.
A 1-, 2-, or 3-bedroom apartment in Fort Worth or South Arlington may be ideal for:
- Families
- Young Professionals
- Couples
- Healthcare Workers
- Lockheed Martin Employees
- TCU Students & Employees
- UT Arlington Employees
- General Motors Employees
- Downtown Fort Worth Employees
- Corporate Relocations
- Remote & Hybrid Workers
- Mansfield Commuters
- Renters Wanting Central Tarrant County Access
Current Specials
Depending on the apartment community and current availability, renters may find specials such as:
- One Month Free
- Several Weeks Free
- Reduced Security Deposits
- Reduced Application Fees
- Waived Administrative Fees
- Look & Lease Specials
- Limited-Time Move-In Incentives
Specials vary by property and can change at any time.
If you have an eviction or broken lease, however, don't choose an apartment just because the special looks great.
Six weeks of free rent doesn't matter if the community's rental criteria won't work with your situation.
Find out whether the apartment is a realistic possibility before paying application fees.
Why Live in Fort Worth & South Arlington?
Living in this part of Tarrant County can put you close to:
- Downtown Fort Worth
- Sundance Square
- Fort Worth Stockyards
- Near Southside
- Fort Worth Medical District
- TCU
- Fort Worth Zoo
- Cultural District
- Clearfork
- Hulen
- Lake Arlington
- Joe Pool Lake
- Arlington Highlands
- The Parks Mall at Arlington
- Mansfield
- AT&T Stadium
- Globe Life Field
- General Motors Arlington Assembly
- Lockheed Martin
- I-20
- I-30
- I-35W
- Highway 287
- Highway 360
Fort Worth and Arlington also sit within one of North Texas' major employment regions. Tarrant County identifies major employers including Lockheed Martin, DFW International Airport, General Motors Arlington Assembly, NAS Joint Reserve Base, BNSF Railway, UT Arlington, JPS Hospital, Alcon, GM Financial, and Texas Health.
Typical Apartment Pricing
Here's where this pairing gets particularly interesting.
Fort Worth Apartments
As of July 2026:
Studio: approximately $1,168/month
1 Bedroom: approximately $1,273/month
2 Bedroom: approximately $1,597/month
3 Bedroom: approximately $1,968/month
Fort Worth had more than 24,000 available apartments in the July market data, and average one-bedroom rent was down approximately 0.4% from the previous year.
South Arlington Apartments
As of July 2026:
1 Bedroom: approximately $1,253/month
2 Bedroom: approximately $1,693/month
3 Bedroom: approximately $2,260/month
Average rent in South Arlington had decreased approximately 1.1% over the previous year.
These are market averages—not guaranteed starting rents.
Actual pricing can be lower or significantly higher depending on the property, floor plan, square footage, lease term, amenities, availability, and current specials.
Community Features & Approval Flexibility
Apartment communities throughout Fort Worth and South Arlington may offer:
- Resort-Style Swimming Pools
- Fitness Centers
- Clubhouses
- Business Centers
- Coworking Spaces
- Gated or Controlled Access
- Covered Parking
- Garages
- Package Lockers
- Dog Parks
- Pet-Friendly Communities
- Stainless-Steel Appliances
- Granite or Quartz Countertops
- Washer & Dryer Connections
- Balconies & Patios
- Walking Trails
- Easy Highway Access
Some communities may review applicants with:
- Previous Evictions
- Broken Leases
- Rental Debt
- Apartment Collections
- Low Credit Scores
- Bankruptcy
- Medical Collections
- Limited Credit History
- Self-Employment Income
- Relocation Needs
Approval requirements vary by apartment community.
There is no universal list of Fort Worth or South Arlington apartments that will approve every person with an eviction or broken lease.
One community may consider a rental problem from several years ago while another may not.
Another property may be willing to consider a broken lease but have restrictions regarding the amount still owed.
That's exactly why pre-screening matters.
What If You Have a Broken Lease?
A broken lease isn't necessarily the same thing as an eviction, but either can cause problems when an apartment screens your rental history.
If you moved out before your lease ended and left an unpaid balance, that debt may appear during rental or credit screening.
Before beginning your apartment search, try to know:
- When the broken lease occurred
- How much you currently owe
- Whether the balance is in collections
- Whether you've made payments
- Whether the debt has been settled
- Whether you've successfully rented afterward
- Whether you have additional rental issues
Tell me the entire situation.
Knowing about the problem before you apply gives me a much better opportunity to identify communities worth pursuing.
What If You Have an Eviction AND a Broken Lease?
Tell me about both.
Having more than one rental-history problem can narrow your apartment choices, but that's even more reason not to waste money applying randomly.
Your history might include:
- One Previous Eviction
- Multiple Evictions
- One Broken Lease
- Multiple Broken Leases
- Eviction + Broken Lease
- Outstanding Rental Debt
- Apartment Collections
- Bad Credit + Rental Issues
Different communities can evaluate the same renter differently.
The goal is to understand your complete rental profile and focus your search accordingly.
LIVE • WORK • EAT • PLAY
LIVE
Fort Worth gives renters an enormous variety of neighborhoods and apartment styles.
Depending on where you want to live, you can explore communities around:
- Downtown
- Near Southside
- Medical District
- West Fort Worth
- Hulen
- Southwest Fort Worth
- South Fort Worth
- East Fort Worth
- TCU
- Alliance
- North Fort Worth
- Clearfork
South Arlington provides a more suburban alternative, particularly around:
- I-20
- Highway 360
- Matlock Road
- Cooper Street
- Green Oaks Boulevard
- Sublett Road
- Debbie Lane
- South Collins Street
- Mansfield Border
- Arlington Highlands
South Arlington is rated as highly drivable and has substantial nearby park space.
WORK
The Fort Worth-Arlington economy is extremely diverse.
Major industries include:
- Aerospace & Aviation
- Defense
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Transportation & Logistics
- Financial Services
- Education
- Technology
- Hospitality
- Corporate Services
The broader region includes major employers such as Lockheed Martin, General Motors, American Airlines, Bell, BNSF Railway, GM Financial, Alcon, UT Arlington, and major healthcare systems.
Fort Worth itself has six major employment centers: Downtown, Medical District/Near Southside, NAS JRB/Lockheed Martin, CentrePort, Alliance, and Carter Industrial Park.
That makes this search area useful for households where one person works in Fort Worth while another works in Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, or elsewhere in DFW.
EAT
Fort Worth has one of the largest dining scenes in North Texas.
Popular restaurant and entertainment areas include:
- Downtown Fort Worth
- Sundance Square
- Near Southside
- Magnolia Avenue
- West 7th
- Stockyards
- Clearfork
- TCU
- Hulen
South Arlington has plenty of options of its own, particularly around:
- Arlington Highlands
- I-20
- Cooper Street
- Matlock Road
- The Parks Mall
- Mansfield Border
- Highway 360
You also have quick access to restaurants throughout Mansfield, Grand Prairie, central Arlington, and Fort Worth.
PLAY
Fort Worth
Living in Fort Worth puts you near destinations such as:
- Fort Worth Stockyards
- Sundance Square
- Fort Worth Zoo
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden
- Dickies Arena
- Fort Worth Water Gardens
- Cultural District
- Trinity Trails
- Clearfork
- Panther Island
- Museums
- Live Music & Entertainment
South Arlington
South Arlington provides access to:
- Joe Pool Lake
- Lake Arlington
- Arlington Highlands
- The Parks Mall at Arlington
- Tierra Verde Golf Club
- S.J. Stovall Park
- O.W. Fannin Natural Area
- Rush Creek
- Harold Patterson Sports Center
- Mansfield-area Attractions
The O.W. Fannin Natural Area in South Arlington includes paved walking paths and nature trails and connects with Rush Creek Linear Park and F.J. "Red" Kane Park.
And if you want Arlington's major entertainment attractions, AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, and the National Medal of Honor Museum remain within the city.
Area Background
Fort Worth began as an Army outpost in the 1800s and grew into a major cattle-trading center, earning its famous "Cowtown" identity.
Today, Fort Worth is much more than its western heritage.
It has developed into a major center for industry, technology, transportation, government, healthcare, aviation, manufacturing, education, finance, and hospitality.
South Arlington offers a different environment.
While North Arlington contains much of the city's famous Entertainment District, South Arlington has developed into a major residential, retail, and apartment corridor of its own, with easy access to Fort Worth, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and Dallas.
That distinction is exactly why we're treating South Arlington separately in this guide instead of simply repeating our previous Arlington + Grand Prairie article.
How I Can Help
My apartment locating service is 100% FREE.
Apartment communities pay my brokerage if you lease one of the apartments I recommend, so there is no cost to you.
I specialize in helping renters with:
- Previous Evictions
- Broken Leases
- Rental Debt
- Collections
- Bad Credit
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosures
- Medical Collections
- Self-Employment Income
- Relocation Needs
Having an eviction or broken lease doesn't mean every apartment will approve you.
But it also doesn't mean every apartment will deny you.
The goal is to identify realistic apartment communities based on your individual rental history instead of randomly applying and hoping for the best.
Here's What I Do
✅ I contact apartment communities before you apply to help pre-screen your situation.
✅ I identify realistic apartment options before application fees are paid.
✅ I know which communities may offer flexible approval guidelines.
✅ I save you time by eliminating apartments that are unlikely to approve your application.
If you have an eviction, broken lease, apartment debt, or credit issue, give me the complete story.
I need to know:
- When the eviction or broken lease happened
- How much you owe
- Whether the balance has been paid or settled
- Whether the debt is in collections
- Whether you have multiple rental issues
- Your current income
- Your desired move-in date
- Your budget
- Your preferred location
The more accurate your information is, the better I can focus your apartment search.
Contact
Bryan Williams — Spirit Real Estate Group
📱 (972) 748-3705
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get an apartment in Fort Worth with an eviction?
Possibly. Apartment communities establish their own rental criteria. How old the eviction is, whether money remains owed, your income, credit, and subsequent rental history may affect your options.
Are there South Arlington apartments that accept evictions?
Some communities may consider applicants with previous rental problems, but approval requirements vary by property. There is no universal policy for South Arlington apartments.
Can I get an apartment in Fort Worth with a broken lease?
Potentially. The age of the broken lease, amount owed, whether you've paid or settled the balance, and the rest of your application may matter.
Are there South Arlington apartments that accept broken leases?
Some communities may review applicants with broken leases. Pre-screening your situation can help determine which properties may be realistic before you spend money applying.
What if I have an eviction AND a broken lease?
Having both can narrow your options. Tell your apartment locator about both issues so your entire rental profile can be considered.
Can I rent if I still owe another apartment money?
Possibly, but outstanding rental debt can make approval more difficult. The amount, age of the debt, collection status, and individual community's criteria can matter.
Does paying a broken lease guarantee approval?
No. Paying or settling the debt may change your rental profile, but it doesn't guarantee another apartment will approve you.
Is South Arlington cheaper than Fort Worth?
It depends on the apartment size. July 2026 averages show Fort Worth at about $1,273/$1,597/$1,968 for 1–3 bedrooms versus approximately $1,253/$1,693/$2,260 in South Arlington.
Is South Arlington close to Fort Worth?
Yes. South Arlington is centrally positioned within Tarrant County, and Downtown Fort Worth is roughly 20 miles northwest of the neighborhood.
Is Second Chance Leasing free?
Yes. My apartment locating service is 100% FREE to you. Apartment communities pay my brokerage when you lease one of the apartments I recommend.
Do you guarantee approval?
No. Final approval decisions are made by the individual apartment community according to its screening and qualification requirements.
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