{"id":13616,"date":"2024-05-17T11:05:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T17:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=13616"},"modified":"2025-06-05T16:03:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T22:03:42","slug":"credit-score-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/finance\/credit-score-apartment.html","title":{"rendered":"What credit score is needed to rent an apartment in 2024?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"570\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Credit-Score-Apartment-Header.jpg\" alt=\"What Credit Score is Needed for Renting an Apartment Title Image\" class=\"wp-image-13625\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-11e9817c95d9ed78547c57e6fafa06c7\" style=\"background-color:#00204f\">A good credit score, which is a score between 670 and 739, can generally help you qualify for many apartments\u2019 but your qualification can differ depending on the landlord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Lexington Law\u2019s editorial disclosure for more information.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though &nbsp;Landlords can have different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit\/credit-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit score<\/a> requirements for &nbsp;renting an apartment there are general standards and best practices that apply to every property. Having a higher score makes it easier to qualify for properties, but it\u2019s still possible to rent an apartment with bad credit or no credit at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While important, credit isn\u2019t the only factor that can qualify you for an apartment. Here we\u2019ll answer common questions about apartment qualifications, landlord credit checks and landlord-tenant laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A credit score between 670 and 739 can qualify you for most apartments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cosigners can help low or no-credit borrowers qualify for apartments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hard credit inquiries can briefly hurt credit, but soft inquiries have no effect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-needed-to-rent-an-apartment\">What is the lowest credit score needed to rent an apartment?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-does-a-landlord-see-on-a-credit-check\">What does a landlord see on a credit check?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#can-you-rent-an-apartment-with-bad-credit\">Can you rent an apartment with bad credit?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#5-ways-to-improve-your-credit-to-get-an-apartment\">5 ways to improve your credit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#does-renting-an-apartment-build-credit\">Does renting an apartment build credit?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#get-rent-ready-with-lexington-law-firm\">Get rent-ready with Lexington Law Firm<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-lowest-credit-score-needed-to-rent-an-apartment\"><a id=\"_n0vtdz5ebc3c\"><\/a>What is the lowest credit score needed to rent an apartment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Experian\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experian.com\/blogs\/ask-experian\/consumer-credit-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2023 Consumer Credit Review<\/a>, the average credit score in America was 715. According to the FICO<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> credit scoring company, 300 is the lowest score a person can have, while 850 is the highest. Many landlords look at an applicant\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/credit-101\/fico-credit-score.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FICO credit score<\/a>, and having a higher score can help you stand out from other renters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a breakdown of FICO\u2019s credit score ranges from lowest to highest. You\u2019ll notice that the credit score to get an apartment isn\u2019t set in stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Museo', sans-serif;\">\n    <tr>\n        <th style=\"width: 20%; border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 125px; color: white; background-color: #092F57; text-align: center;\">FICO\u00ae Score<\/th>\n        <th style=\"width: 20%; border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 125px; color: white; background-color: #092F57; text-align: center;\">Rating<\/th>\n        <th style=\"width: 30%; border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 125px; color: white; background-color: #092F57; text-align: center;\">What this means for renters<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; background-color: #EFEFF0\">Less than 580<\/td>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; background-color: #EFEFF0\">Poor<\/td>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; background-color: #EFEFF0\">Renters with scores in this range are considered risky to prospective landlords and may seem more susceptible to delinquencies.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500;\">580 \u2013 669<\/td>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500;\">Fair<\/td>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500;\">Renters with scores in this range may have a hard time getting approved for a lease unless their score is above 620.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; background-color: #EFEFF0\">670 \u2013 739<\/td>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; background-color: #EFEFF0\">Good<\/td>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; background-color: #EFEFF0\">Renters with these scores are likely to get approved for a lease and are viewed as reliable tenants.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500;\">740 \u2013 799<\/td>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500;\">Very Good<\/td>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500;\">Renters with scores in this range appear to be trustworthy and dependable tenants to prospective landlords. <\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; background-color: #EFEFF0\">800+<\/td>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; background-color: #EFEFF0\">Exceptional<\/td>\n        <td style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d0d4; padding: 5px; height: 100px; color: #00214f; text-align: center; font-weight: 500; background-color: #EFEFF0\">Renters with scores above 800 appear to be exceptional tenants to prospective landlords.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>A credit score of at least <strong>670<\/strong> will place a renter in the \u201cGood\u201d range and greatly increase their chances of securing an apartment. Landlords also consider other factors like a person\u2019s payment history, which is why many will conduct background checks and credit checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-apartment-applications-lower-your-credit-score\"><a><\/a>Do apartment applications lower your credit score?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Submitting apartment applications won\u2019t hurt your credit alone. However, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/negative-items\/what-is-a-hard-inquiry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hard inquiry<\/a> into your credit history will briefly lower your score. Hard inquiries occur when another party formally asks a credit bureau if they can review your credit report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A soft inquiry, or a soft pull, occurs when you review your own credit report. Soft pulls have no effect on your credit health, which is one of the reasons why you\u2019re encouraged to frequently check your credit report for errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-does-a-landlord-see-on-a-credit-check\"><a><\/a>What does a landlord see on a credit check?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a landlord performs a credit check, they look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/credit-101\/derogatory-marks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">derogatory marks<\/a>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/finance\/what-is-bankruptcy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bankruptcies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outstanding debt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eviction reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repossessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax liens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Landlords can use this information to help them screen applicants, but it\u2019s not the end-allbe-all. Applicants can often explain their financial situation and potentially sway a landlord\u2019s decision to approve or deny their application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a landlord rejects your application based on data in your credit report, they\u2019re legally obligated to provide a written explanation and tell you how to get a free copy of the report they reviewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-applicants-have-legal-protection\"><a><\/a>Do applicants have legal protection?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that credit checks can only share publicly available information with landlords. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/what-is-the-fair-credit-reporting-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)<\/a> protects consumers from illegal and unethical activity while also sharing specific information with other parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are severe penalties for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/credit-101\/fcra-violations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FCRA violations<\/a>\u2014instances where another party misuses your credit information. Withholding notices, intentionally reporting incorrect information and violating your privacy are a number of &nbsp;transgressions that consumers can challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-20.png\" alt=\"Some negative marks on your credit report are red flags for landlords and property managers.\" class=\"wp-image-20585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-20.png 963w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-20-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-rent-an-apartment-with-bad-credit\"><a><\/a>Can you rent an apartment with bad credit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s possible to rent properties with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit\/bad-credit-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bad credit score<\/a>. Applying with a cosigner, offering to pay your rent in advance and thoroughly explaining your finances can improve your chances of securing an apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are several tips for renting with low or no credit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get a cosigner:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/credit-101\/what-is-a-cosigner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A cosigner<\/a> with a high credit score can help you qualify for more apartments. Note that cosigners are both responsible for making rent payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make a large deposit:<\/strong> Putting down a larger deposit on a property reinforces your interest and helps you stand out from other applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide a reference letter:<\/strong> A tenant reference letter from a previous landlord can boost your reputation with another landlord.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offer to move in sooner:<\/strong> Occupying a property sooner than later allows landlords to quickly generate revenue on a rental.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"878\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-19.png\" alt=\"Tips for renting apartments with bad credit: Move in sooner, reference letters, large deposit, cosigner.\" class=\"wp-image-20584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-19.png 844w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-19-768x799.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-ways-to-improve-your-credit-to-get-an-apartment\">5 ways to improve your credit to get an apartment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/improve-credit-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve your credit score<\/a> will help you qualify for a broader range of apartments, though this process requires consistency. Some methods for raising credit work faster than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five ways that you can fix your credit more quickly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-check-your-credit-report\"><a><\/a>1. Check your credit report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regularly checking your credit report can help you work on your credit in several ways. First, you\u2019ll get a detailed look at your credit habits\u2014making it easier to adjust your spending habits and strategically pay down your debts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also get a chance to see if there are any errors on your report. Should you find anything suspicious, you can file <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/credit-disputes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit disputes<\/a> with the corresponding companies that reported them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-keep-old-accounts-open\"><a><\/a>2. Keep old accounts open<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The total length of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit\/length-of-credit-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit history<\/a> makes up 15 percent of your FICO credit score, while new credit makes up 10 percent. If you close an account you\u2019ve maintained for years, your credit may take a hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even paying off an old debt can negatively affect your credit for a time. If you plan to apply for apartments in the near future, don\u2019t pay off or close your oldest accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-18.png\" alt=\"Keeping old credit cards open helps your credit history, which accounts for 15 percent of your credit score.\" class=\"wp-image-20583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-18.png 884w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-18-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-pay-your-bills-on-time\"><a><\/a>3. Pay your bills on time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment history contributes to 35 percent of your FICO credit score, making it the most important factor when building credit. Regularly making on-time payments is one of the fastest and most effective ways to improve your credit, while missed or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/education\/how-to-remove-late-payments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">late payments<\/a> have the opposite effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you carry a large balance on one of your accounts, making the minimum payment each due date will improve your creditworthiness. Landlords will also see that you have a history of repaying your debts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-reduce-your-credit-utilization-rate\"><a><\/a>4. Reduce your credit utilization rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit\/credit-utilization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit utilization<\/a> rate (or ratio) compares your total credit limit to your current account balances. This factor makes up 30 percent of your FICO credit score and measures how much of your total revolving credit limit you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping your utilization rate below 10 to 30 percent can positively affect your credit. If you ever want to calculate your utilization rate, divide your current balances by your total credit limit and then multiply the result by 100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"884\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-17.png\" alt=\"Your total amounts owed accounts for 30 percent of your overall credit score.\" class=\"wp-image-20582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-17.png 884w, https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/image-17-768x427.png 768w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 767px) 600px, calc(100vw - 35px)\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-ask-for-a-higher-credit-limit\"><a><\/a>5. Ask for a higher credit limit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/bad-credit\/credit-card-limits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit card limits<\/a> can help your credit by lowering your utilization ratio. Think of it like this: If you have a $500 balance on an account with a $1,000 credit limit, your utilization rate will be 50 percent. If your credit limit rises to $2,000, your utilization rate will only be 25 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"does-renting-an-apartment-build-credit\"><a><\/a>Does renting an apartment build credit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Renting doesn\u2019t automatically build credit, but you can report your payments to credit each of the major credit bureaus\u2014Equifax<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, Experian<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and TransUnion<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. You can also contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/blog\/credit-101\/alternative-credit-data.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rent reporting service<\/a> to streamline this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-rent-ready-with-lexington-law-firm\"><a><\/a>Get rent-ready with Lexington Law Firm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creditworthiness plays a big role in qualifying for and renting apartments, and it\u2019s something you can improve over time. Before you start applying for rentals, double-check your credit report. Successfully disputing errors is one of the things that can help you improve your credit. Lexington Law Firm has years of experience in helping clients correct their reports. Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/our-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our services<\/a>, which include reaching out to credit bureaus on your behalf and challenging inaccuracies. You can check out our helpful resources, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lexingtonlaw.com\/credit-snapshot\/pi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit snapshot<\/a> tool, now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/lexingtonlaw.com\/disclaimer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> Articles have only been reviewed by the indicated attorney, not written by them. The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, act as legal, financial or credit advice; instead, it is for general informational purposes only. 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