Getting an apartment with bad credit.?

Ok. Im 22 years old and im looking to move into my first apartment in about 4 months. I have a pretty stable job that I've been at for about 5 months making about 1400 a month and im also going to be bartending part time and i expect to make around 1000 a month from that. The apartments in my area go for aroung 600-700 monthly. I mapped out a budget and I should be fine as long as a have a decent amount in savings. Problem is I have bad credit because of delinquencies and mistakes I made when i was 18 and 19. Will I be able to get a apartment? I wont be able to get a co signer and i really need to move out of my moms house ASAP. Please help me cuz im really fearful I'll end up HOMELESS!!!!