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> How apartment screening treats a misdemeanor vs. a felony: approval-rate contrast, which property tiers differ, and what to expect.

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Last-Modified: 2026-07-20

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# Misdemeanor vs. Felony Screening Treatment

How apartment screening treats a misdemeanor vs. a felony: approval-rate contrast, which property tiers differ, and what to expect.

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How apartment screening treats a misdemeanor vs. a felony: approval-rate contrast, which property tiers differ, and what to expect.

## What this guide covers

-   Approval-rate contrast
-   Which property tiers differ

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## Background

Set expectations vs. the harder felony case. (Renter wants to set expectations relative to the harder felony case.)

## What matters most

-   **Approval-rate contrast.** Understanding this piece typically has the largest single effect on approval odds.
-   **Which property tiers differ.** Two identical applicants can get different answers at different properties for this reason.
-   **What documentation strengthens an application.** Preparation cuts down on repeated applications and burned fees.

## Honest expectations

We are direct with renters about what this record type does and does not open. Where a situation is a near-universal hard stop, we say so up front rather than collect an application fee. Where a property will genuinely review, we identify it so you spend your one application well. Even minor records get filtered somewhere, so it helps to know 

which apartments screen out misdemeanors

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## What to do next

1.  Pull your own screening report so you know what a landlord will see. See 
    
    how to check your own background before you apply
    
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2.  Line up certified dispositions from the county clerk and any completion documentation.
3.  Have income verification ready — most Texas apartments want gross monthly income at 3x rent.
4.  Get a pre-screened shortlist before you apply blind.

## Related

-   Felony Convictions
    
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-   Misdemeanor History
    
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## Apartments That Accept a Misdemeanor History

We help renters getting screened out for misdemeanors find Texas apartments that look past minor, dated records.

See who reviews this record →

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## Common Questions

Is it easier to rent with a misdemeanor than a felony?

Generally yes; misdemeanors clear more properties, especially minor ones.

Do the same properties review both?

Often, but strict Class A flags both while flexing on neither.

Does a felony always beat a misdemeanor in scrutiny?

Typically yes, but age and offense type still matter.

## Related Guides

### Class A vs. Class B Misdemeanor and Apartment Approval

How Texas misdemeanor class changes screening: what Class A, B, and C mean under the Penal Code and how each is weighted in approval.

Read guide →

[Class A vs. Class B Misdemeanor and Apartment Approval →](/guide/class-a-vs-class-b-misdemeanor-and-apartment-approval/)

### Renting With an Old Misdemeanor in Texas

Reassurance for a dated minor record: how age plus low severity opens most of the Texas market and what to prepare before applying.

Read guide →

[Renting With an Old Misdemeanor in Texas →](/guide/renting-with-an-old-misdemeanor-in-texas/)

### What to Prepare Before Applying With a Misdemeanor

Apply once, not repeatedly: the income proof, disposition records, references, and intake data to have ready before applying in Texas.

Read guide →

[What to Prepare Before Applying With a Misdemeanor →](/guide/what-to-prepare-before-applying-with-a-misdemeanor/)

### When a Misdemeanor Stops Mattering to a Landlord

A realistic timeline: how misdemeanor lookback windows work, offense-type exceptions, and when your record stops blocking approval.

Read guide →

[When a Misdemeanor Stops Mattering to a Landlord →](/guide/when-a-misdemeanor-stops-mattering-to-a-landlord/)

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