I would say: look in Facebook housing groups and Craigslist for sublets. Before you fill out an application, ask the landlord if they do a credit check.If you share an apartment, then whoever has good credit will rent it, and expect to be paid the share of the person who has bad credit. Looking for apartments that don't check credit? Proof of a responsible rental history: Bring copies of payments you've made for your last rental, if applicable. From negotiating upfront payments to preparing a more detailed rental application, these six steps will make it easier to get a lease even with poor credit.