What are ways to get approved with no rental history? I've been renting this room from someone who's renting the house from someone else.Yes, you can rent an apartment with no rental history. But you're going to have to provide the paperwork that proves you can afford it. Young people fresh out of school usually have no rental history. It is possible to submit an application without having rented in the past. Absolutely. Every corporate landlord checks employment history, rental history and credit history. Many mom and pop landlords do as well. If you have untraditional rental history such as living with family explain this on your application. Your rental history includes a ton of information your prospective landlord will find.