These are time-limited incentives and promotional offers provided by apartment complexes or rental properties in a specific geographic location that aim to attract new tenants, often without requiring a traditional credit history review. Examples include reduced security deposits, waived application fees, or a month of free rent.
Such offerings can be particularly beneficial for individuals with limited or damaged credit histories, providing access to housing options that might otherwise be unavailable. Historically, stringent credit checks have often served as barriers to entry for certain demographics; these alternative options can help mitigate those obstacles and increase housing accessibility.