1. Look for an Owner-Rented Property. Credit checks are a standard part of the application process at apartment complexes, but you may be able to get around it if you’re renting directly from the property owner. …
  2. Get a Co-Signer. …
  3. Offer to Pay in Advance. …
  4. Take on a Roommate. …
  5. Suggest a Month-to-Month Arrangement.