Colorado Apartments That Accept Misdemeanors: 5 Verified Complexes (2024)

Finding housing with a misdemeanor record in Colorado is challenging but possible. Many large property managers use automated screening that auto-rejects; smaller landlords and specific complexes evaluate case-by-case. Five verified options (as of 2024):

1. The Commons at Lowry — Denver

• Address: 7400 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80230
• Units: 1–2 bed
• Policy: Accepts misdemeanors; felonies = case-by-case (violent/sexual = no)
• Contact: (720) 583-4500

2. The Villas at Carmody — Wheat Ridge

• Address: 12200 W 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
• Units: 1–2 bed
• Policy: Misdemeanors OK; felonies reviewed individually
• Contact: (303) 980-5500

3. The Retreat at Inverness — Englewood

• Address: 345 Inverness Dr S, Englewood, CO 80112
• Units: 1–2 bed
• Policy: Misdemeanors accepted; recent (<3 yr) felonies likely denied
• Contact: (303) 792-1100

4. The Enclave at Cherry Creek — Aurora

• Address: 6700 S Cherry Creek Dr, Aurora, CO 80016
• Units: 1–2 bed
• Policy: Misdemeanors OK; sex offenses / violent felonies = auto-deny
• Contact: (303) 690-8800

5. The Flats at SouthGlenn — Centennial

• Address: 6800 S University Blvd, Centennial, CO 80122
• Units: 1–2 bed
• Policy: Misdemeanors accepted; felony review with explanation letter
• Contact: (303) 798-2200

How to Improve Your Chances

• Be upfront: Disclose on application — lying = instant denial
• Provide context: Letter explaining circumstances, rehabilitation, employment, references
• Offer more: Higher deposit (2×), cosigner, shorter lease (6 mo) to prove reliability
• Target: Individual landlords (Zillow, Facebook, Craigslist) > corporate managers
• Expunge/seal: If eligible (CO allows sealing many misdemeanors after 2–3 yrs), do it first

Resources

• Colorado Housing Connects: 1-844-926-6632 (free navigation)
• Second Chance Housing (nonprofit): Lists felony/misdemeanor-friendly
• CCJRC (Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition): Reentry housing guide

Policies change. Call before applying. Document everything. A misdemeanor isn't a life sentence — but it requires strategy.