Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, has numerous apartments for anyone looking to rent. One question that a lot of people ask, especially in this type of economy that we find ourselves in, is how can you get an apartment approved without necessarily showing proof of income? For many complexes in the sprawling city, having a job is a major prerequisite for approval. Not only is it necessary to have a solid job, but it is also necessary to earn enough to pay the monthly rent. Those who are unemployed are therefore at a huge disadvantage when it comes to getting approved. But is there a way to get approved in Houston even without a job?
Some places where you can rent without a job
- Westchase District
- Heights
- mission curve
- Katy
- Relief
Navigating unemployment when applying
We have seen that renting an apartment in Houston means being able to prove both income and employment. Many apartments actually go to the trouble of checking and this is usually done simply with a phone call to an 800 number or by requesting original pay stubs or tax returns. Unfortunately, in this economy, there are a large number of apartment seekers who do not have gainful employment.
One of the best ways to get approved for an apartment if you are truly unemployed is to have a co-signer. This is someone in good standing in the community who can attest to knowing it and is willing to swear by its authenticity. Some apartments will approve just for this, but some will insist on additional information.
Another layer of qualifiers that you can possibly provide is a list of your assets. If you own property that generates income, such as a rental property, you can show it as proof of income. Some apartments will accept this in addition to having a co-signer.
One last and final step you can take to get approved in Houston without a job is to offer to pay a deposit. In addition to a deposit, one can also offer to pay 3 months’ rent in advance and also show that they are actively looking for work. This gives leasing management the impression that the tenant will soon find gainful employment.
Remember that even after providing all this information, it is still at the discretion of the apartment to rent to you or not. Some may also run credit checks and background checks to make a determination.