Before you apply

Rental requirements, made simple.

Here's everything we look at when reviewing an application at Bradford Gwinnett, so you know exactly where you stand before you apply.

2.5× Monthly income vs. rent
550+ Minimum credit score
$500 Holds your home for 14 days
8 Documents to bring
01 · Qualifying criteria

What we look for

All applicants are screened against the same criteria below.

Income

Combined household income of at least 2.5× the monthly rent
$
Monthly income needed $0
Annual income needed $0
Estimate only. Final eligibility is based on the rent of your selected home.

Credit score

Minimum score of 550
300
550
550 and above · Meets the credit requirement
Below 550 · Does not meet the credit requirement

Rental history

A positive rental history is required. Applicants with no rental history are subject to an additional risk fee.

Evictions

No more than one eviction, and it must be older than 3 years with positive rental history since.

Any prior eviction filing, regardless of outcome (including dismissed cases or balances paid), may be considered negative rental history and can affect the approval decision.

Prior balances

No previous landlord balance owed over $500.

Bankruptcy

No bankruptcies filed within the last 2 years, and any bankruptcy must be discharged.

Repossessions

A history of repossession is considered a significant risk factor and may result in denial.

Criminal background

Applicants must have no criminal record.

02 · What to bring

Document checklist

Have these ready when you apply to keep things moving.

2 most recent pay stubs and/or a job offer letter showing pay
1 month of recent bank statements
1 month of recent savings account statements
If self-employed: your latest tax return and a profit & loss statement
Original photo ID for adults only
Original Social Security card for adults and minors
Original birth certificate for minors only
Voucher and RFTA, if applicable
03 · Fees & deposits

Community fees

No surprises. Here's what's due, when it's due and how to pay it.

Fee Apartments Townhomes When & how Refundable?
Application fee $25 $99 Due when you apply Non-refundable
Administrative fee None $99 Townhomes: due when your application is submitted Non-refundable
Holding fee $500 $500 In person by money order only. Holds your home for 14 days and is applied to your move-in costs. If you cancel, the fee is forfeited. Non-refundable
Security deposit Set at approval Set at approval Amount determined at time of approval. A flexible deposit option is available. Deposit
Pet fee $300 / pet $300 / pet Due at lease signing by money order only Non-refundable
Paying in person? In-person payments for the holding and pet fees are accepted by money order only.
04 · How it works

From application to keys

  1. 1 Gather documents Pull together the items on the checklist above.
  2. 2 Apply Submit your application and application fee.
  3. 3 Get approved We review your application and set your security deposit.
  4. 4 Hold your home A $500 holding fee reserves your home for 14 days.
  5. 5 Sign & move in Sign your lease and settle any pet fees. Welcome home!

Ready to make Bradford Gwinnett home?

Have a question about your situation? Our leasing team is happy to walk you through it before you apply.

05 · Print resources

Download application resources

Prefer paper? Print or save any of our PDF resources, available in English and Spanish.

ApproveShield Requirements · Bilingual PDF

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