# Apartment Locator Houston Alief | Free Search > Looking for an apartment locator in Houston Alief? Free search for renters with evictions, broken leases, or bad credit. Call 346-693-7368. URL: https://houstonsecondchanceapartments.com/service-areas/alief/ ![Apartments in Alief](/images/hero/modern-welcoming-houston-apartment-complex-exterio.webp) Serving Alief # Apartment Locator Houston Alief - Zip 77072, 77099, 77083 Looking for an apartment locator in Houston Alief? Free search for renters with evictions, broken leases, or bad credit. Call 346-693-7368. Get Started Free [/contact/ →](/contact/) 346-693-7368 [tel:346-693-7368 →](tel:346-693-7368) ### Alief Apartment Search Free to renters. Same-day matching across Alief. ★★★★★ 4.9 on Google (200+ reviews) TREC Licensed Broker 100% Free to Renters Same-Day Matching Common Situations ## Rental History Holding You Back? Workarounds Exist Most second-chance renters share a few of these. Each has a workable path to approval. ### Eviction on Record Paid or unpaid, recent or older, many communities still approve. We know which ones. ### Broken Lease Rental debt or write-off? We find communities that approve and handle the conversation for you. ### Bad or No Credit Score under 620, no credit history at all; we find guarantor and income-only paths. ### Background or Bankruptcy Discharged bankruptcies, misdemeanors, older felonies. Clear paths to approval exist. Our Services ## Free Second Chance Apartment Help in Alief Every service below is 100% free to Alief renters. Start with the one closest to your situation. ### First-Time Renter Assistance Step-by-step approval guidance for renters with no rental history, including guarantor and document help. Learn more [First-Time Renter Assistance →](/first-time-renter-assistance/) ### Guarantor & Co-Signer Coordination Coordination with third-party lease guarantors and corporate co-signers to clear approval blocks. Learn more [Guarantor & Co-Signer Coordination →](/guarantor-cosigner-coordination/) ### Move-In Specials & Deals Targeted hunting for the best current Houston concessions, including free rent, waived deposits, and admin-fee credits. Learn more [Move-In Specials & Deals →](/move-in-specials-deals/) ### Second Chance Apartment Locating Specialized free locating for renters with evictions, broken leases, poor credit, bankruptcy, or background history. Learn more [Second Chance Apartment Locating →](/second-chance-apartment-locating/) ### Houston Apartments that Accept Broken Leases Houston apartments that accept broken leases - free pre-screening across 1,000+ communities for all three broken lease scenarios, including active leases. Learn more [Houston Apartments that Accept Broken Leases →](/houston-apartments-that-accept-broken-leases/) ### Houston Bad Credit Apartment Approvals Free pre-screening for Houston apartments that accept bad credit - matching renters to real approvals across 1,000+ communities at no cost. Learn more [Houston Bad Credit Apartment Approvals →](/houston-bad-credit-apartment-approvals/) ### Houston Eviction Accepted Apartments Houston eviction friendly apartments, free pre-screening across 1,000+ communities - matched same day to real approvals with no cost to renters. Learn more [Houston Eviction Accepted Apartments →](/houston-eviction-accepted-apartments/) ### Post-Lease Concierge Post-move-in help finding the best local rates on utilities, internet, renters insurance, and movers. Learn more [Post-Lease Concierge →](/post-lease-concierge/) How It Works ## How We Match You With Approved Communities 1 ### Free Consultation Tell us your budget, target Alief neighborhood, and any flags. No judgment. 2 ### Pre-Screened List We match your situation against communities here and send realistic options, usually same day. 3 ### Tours & Application We coordinate tours and brief leasing offices in advance so the application has the best shot. 4 ### Move-In Support Letter-of-explanation help, guarantor coordination, and post-lease utility and insurance setup. ## Ready to Skip the Application Roulette? Free to renters. No commitment. We only pull listings you'll realistically be approved on, so your application fee never goes to waste. Get My Free Apartment List [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call 346-693-7368 [tel:346-693-7368 →](tel:346-693-7368) Alief Local Expertise ## Inside the Alief Rental Market Last Updated: July 14, 2026 **Houston Second Chance Apartments** provides free apartment locating across Alief in southwest Houston, one of the most affordable and inventory-rich second-chance rental markets inside Beltway 8. Our TREC-licensed team (Spirit Real Estate Group, Broker #562021-B) tracks screening criteria at over 1,000 communities and knows which garden-style apartments, townhomes, and duplexes across the 77072, 77099, and 77083 zip codes approve applicants with evictions, broken leases, or credit flags. The submarket is anchored by **Bellaire Boulevard**, **Beechnut Street**, **Bissonnet Street**, **Dairy Ashford Road**, and **Boone Road** - a dense grid of privately managed garden walk-ups and smaller complexes where income-first screening is the norm rather than the exception. Unlike the corporate-managed towers elsewhere in the metro, many Alief leasing offices apply manual review and weigh documented income against any flag on the file. As of 2026, garden-style communities throughout the area approve applicants with older evictions or broken leases when household income covers two to three times the rent. One-bedroom apartments across these zip codes typically run the high $900s to $1,300, and two-bedroom units range from $1,000 to $1,500, making move-in costs some of the lowest inside Beltway 8. **Alief ISD** draws working families into the area, and campuses like **Alief Hastings High School** and **Alief Elsik High School** push renters into specific attendance zones that the Houston Second Chance team maps before recommending a single property. Renters who need a broader search often extend into neighboring Sharpstown-Gulfton to the east or the Energy Corridor to the north, both within a short drive. Renters searching for a second chance apartment locator near me in Alief find commute access to be a major advantage: the **Westpark Tollway** reaches Westchase and the Galleria in under 15 minutes, and **Beltway 8 West** connects to the Energy Corridor in a comparable window. METRO bus routes along Bellaire, Bissonnet, and Beechnut serve the area for those without a car. The **Bellaire Blvd Asian Trade District**, Hong Kong City Mall, and grocery corridors along Dairy Ashford and Beechnut round out daily conveniences for the area's diverse renter community. Houston Second Chance Apartments coordinates with leasing offices across all of these corridors so the application fee buys an approval, not an automatic rejection. ### Local Context Southwest Harris County workforce market with the densest concentration of income-first garden-style inventory across zip codes 77072, 77099, and 77083. Alief ISD draws families committed to the area; Westpark Tollway and Beltway 8 West reach Westchase, the Galleria, and the Energy Corridor in under 20 minutes, making the submarket unusually accessible for its rent range. ### Why It Helps to Use Us Here The Houston Second Chance team tracks which Alief garden communities approve on documented income when the credit score is low, so renters in the $900s to $1,300 range get a realistic list rather than a pile of rejections. Response Time Same-day matching during business hours. Lists typically delivered within a few hours of consultation. Service Type 100% Free Locating ### Why Alief Renters Skip the Application Fees - Pre-screen against Alief communities' specific screening criteria, so you only apply where you're realistically going to be approved. - Match you to communities that approve second-chance applicants, evictions, broken leases, bad credit, bankruptcies, and certain background flags. - Coordinate tours with leasing offices in the area and brief them on your situation before you arrive. - Support the application, letters of explanation, guarantor coordination, and conditional-approval negotiation. - Free post-lease concierge for utility setup, internet, renters insurance, and movers. Testimonials ## What Our Houston Renters Say ★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 based on 200+ reviews ★★★★★ "I thought my credit score would keep me out of the buildings I wanted. They found me an incredible place with weeks of free rent and zero hassle. Life-changer." Rosa L. Houston, TX ★★★★★ "After a broken lease I'd basically given up. My agent knew exactly which communities would say yes and walked me through the letter of explanation. Approved in days." Michael R. Katy, TX ★★★★★ "First apartment, no rental history, and I had no idea where to start. They set me up with a guarantor option and a document checklist. So easy and completely free." Destiny W. Pearland, TX Local Signals ## Landmarks & Access in Alief How the area's landmarks and commute routes shape where we focus the apartment search. ### Key Landmarks - Alief Hastings High School - Alief Elsik High School - Bellaire Blvd Asian Trade District - Alief Community Park - Westpark Tollway ### Commute & Access Beltway 8 and the Westpark Tollway carry the bulk of Alief commuter traffic, connecting residents to Westchase, the Galleria, and the Energy Corridor in under 20 minutes. Highways Beltway 8 West (Sam Houston Tollway)Westpark TollwayBellaire BoulevardDairy Ashford Road Transit METRO local bus routes on Bellaire, Bissonnet, and Beechnut Service Map ## Where We Cover Around Alief ## Second Chance Renting in Alief - Answered Answers to the questions we hear most from Houston renters. Yes. The garden-style inventory throughout the 77072, 77099, and 77083 zip codes runs income-first, manual-review screening rather than automated denials through vendors like RealPage or CoreLogic. Many leasing offices approve older evictions and broken leases when household income covers two to three times the rent. We track which properties say yes this month and route your application there first. As of 2026, privately managed garden communities along Bellaire Boulevard, Bissonnet Street, Beechnut Street, and Dairy Ashford Road are consistently the most flexible. Properties along Boone Road and in the Fondren Southwest pocket also maintain income-first screening. We confirm current screening policy at each property before sending you on any tour. As of 2026, most approvals land in the high $900s to $1,300 for one-bedroom units and $1,000 to $1,500 for two-bedrooms at garden-style communities along Bellaire and Bissonnet. Conditional approvals may involve a one-time risk fee or higher security deposit, but many properties approve with standard terms when income and employment line up. Most Alief renters receive a personalized list within hours during business hours. The volume of income-first inventory across Bellaire, Bissonnet, and Beechnut means we usually have several realistic options ready after a quick consultation. Call 346-693-7368 to start. Yes. Common targets include Alief Hastings High School, Alief Elsik High School, and their feeder campuses. Tell us the target campus and we pull listings only inside that zone, then screen for approval likelihood before recommending any tours. The Westpark Tollway puts Westchase and the Galleria within 10 to 15 minutes of most Alief addresses. Beltway 8 West reaches the Energy Corridor in a similar window. METRO bus routes along Bellaire Boulevard and Bissonnet Street offer car-free options for downtown and Medical Center commuters. Alief delivers affordable rent without a long commute to major Houston job centers. ![](/images/cta/modern-houston-apartment-complex-at-sunset-with-we.webp) ## Start Your Free Apartment Search Today 100% free service. Same-day matching. No judgment. Get Started Free [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call 346-693-7368 [tel:346-693-7368 →](tel:346-693-7368)