How to qualify

Rental qualifications

Here's what we look for in a rental application. We evaluate every application individually. If you have questions, just give us a call.

What we look for

Minimum 1 year of current, verifiable rental history
Income of at least 3x the monthly rent
Stable employment or income history
No eviction filings in the past 5 years
No open bankruptcies; no more than 1 filed in the past 5 years
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to turn on or transfer utilities in your name
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Credit

How important is credit? Less than you'd think.

We do not require a minimum credit score. We evaluate each application individually and look for positive credit history overall.

We do take note of
Rental property judgments
Repossessions
Utility collections
Returned checks

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No application fee — and a decision within 24 hours.

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Documents

What you'll need to apply

Government-issued photo IDstate ID, driver's license, or passport
Proof of incomerecent pay stubs, benefits letter, or bank statements
Proof of positive rental payment history
Recent utility billwith a balance under $400
Social Security card or tax identification number

That's it. The application is free and takes about 10 minutes.

Move-in costs

What does it cost to move in?

Application fee$0There's no fee to apply.
Security depositReserves the home for up to 2 weeksPay by money order or cashier's check at our office, or at any Rent Money location — ACE Cash Express, Walmart, Kroger, Superlo.
First month's rentDue on or before move-inSecond month is prorated to your move-in date. Paid the same way as your deposit.

Due to processing time, deposits and first month's rent can't be paid online — pay by money order or cashier's check at our office, or at a Rent Money location near you.

Visit us

Where to pay in person

Deposits and first month's rent are paid by money order or cashier's check at our Memphis home office.

The Mid South Best Rentals office at 2238 Central Ave, Memphis
2238 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104Mon–Thu: 9 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri: 9 AM – 4:30 PM
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Ready to apply?

The application is free and takes about 10 minutes.

Or call us at (901) 274-5237