bad credit:( but need to move

roommate?

You're going to want to stay away from big management companies and try working the word-of-mouth circuit. Additional security deposit might help to get you there.

You can offer to pay a year up front..good luck

You can buy a place all-cash.

Sorry, no real advice. I just thought that was nice continuation of Julia's suggestion, couldn't resist. Pre-paying extra months would be helpful, I imagine.

I think if you can show stable employment, there are enough desperate small building owners that you'll be able to find something. just surf craigs list and see what you can find

How bad is bad these days? i know they've toughened it up.
What number is bad? Below 650?

Just a warning - we paid a year up front due to unemployment and now are dealing with bad mice issue with no recourse.