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Affordable housing in Virginia: open listings

Virginia has 28 open affordable housing listings on Fair Shot Housing right now: 28 first come listings. Posted rents run from $1,425 to $2,844 a month and homes for sale are posted from $219,946 to $450,000. None of the open listings here posts a fixed deadline.

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Open now in Virginia

These listings do not post a fixed deadline, so apply while they are open.

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Arbor Heights

Arlington, VA

Income-restricted rental · First come

$1,627–$1,934/mo

15 homes · 1–2 bedrooms

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Arna Marbella II

Arlington, VA

Income-restricted rental · First come

$1,447/mo

1 home · 1 bedroom

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Avalon Arlington Square

Arlington, VA

Income-restricted rental · First come

$1,752–$2,844/mo

10 homes · 2–3 bedrooms

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Ballston Park

Arlington, VA

Income-restricted rental · First come

$1,425–$2,124/mo

14 homes · Studio–2 bedrooms

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Buchanan Gardens

Arlington, VA

Income-restricted rental · First come

$1,575–$1,777/mo

9 homes · 1–2 bedrooms

Photo of Chain Bridge Estates - Lower Flat (ADU, 60+ community)
Open nowFor sale

Chain Bridge Estates - Lower Flat (ADU, 60+ community)

McLean, VA

Home for sale · First come

$281,100

1 home · 2 bedrooms

Seniors only (age not stated) and first-time buyers

Quick facts for Virginia

Open listings
2828 first come listings
Median starting rent
$1,656 a monthThe middle of the lowest rent posted for each rental that posts one.
Rent range
$1,425 to $2,844 a monthLowest to highest rent posted across rentals.
Price range for homes
$219,946 to $450,000Homes for sale that post a price (6 for sale in total).
Income limit, 2 people
$66,450 to $157,350The most a household of 2 can earn a year. Based on the 18 listings that post it.
Online applications
0 of 28Listings with an online application.
Where applications are posted
arlingtonva.us, fairfaxcounty.govThe sites most listings here link to.
Next deadline
None postedWaitlists and first come listings stay open until closed.
Data last checked
Oct 6, 2026

Every figure is worked out from the open listings above and changes as listings open and close. Each program sets its own income limit, often as a share of the area median income (the middle income in the area), so limits differ from listing to listing.

Apply-direct buildings in Virginia

Besides the open listings above, Virginia has 1,592 apply-direct buildings. There is no lottery to enter: you call the building (or the local housing office, for public housing) and ask if its waitlist is open. What is an apply-direct building?

316
Section 8 building
101
Public housing
1,079
Tax-credit building
221
Senior building
128
Building for people with disabilities
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We count every building in the state. A building can be in more than one group, so the groups add up to more than 1,592. The list comes from HUD, the federal housing department (public housing, Section 8, senior and disability buildings, and tax-credit buildings), downloaded October 5, 2026. It does not say whether a waitlist is open, and some waitlists are closed or years long.

Questions about affordable housing in Virginia

What kinds of affordable housing listings are open in Virginia?

Virginia has 28 first come listings open right now. Each listing says whether it is a lottery, a waitlist or first come.

How much does affordable housing cost in Virginia?

Posted rents in Virginia run from $1,425 to $2,844 a month, and the median starting rent is $1,656. Homes for sale are posted from $219,946 to $450,000. Rents in income-restricted rentals are usually set by a program formula tied to the middle income in the area (the area median income) instead of the market, so they are often lower than similar homes nearby.

What income do I need to qualify for affordable housing in Virginia?

Among the 18 listings in Virginia that post an income limit, the most a household of 2 can earn a year ranges from $66,450 to $157,350. Some programs also set a minimum income, and limits are higher for larger households. Both differ from listing to listing. The free qualify check compares your household with the income limit and rules on each open listing.

Can I apply online for affordable housing in Virginia?

None of the 28 open listings in Virginia that we track has an online application; they use paper, email or in-person steps. Listings here link to arlingtonva.us (22 listings) and fairfaxcounty.gov (6 listings). Check each listing for any application fee the program states, and be careful with anyone who asks you to pay to enter a lottery.

When is the next housing deadline in Virginia?

None of the open listings in Virginia posts a deadline that is still ahead. Waitlists and first come listings stay open until the program closes them, so the listing page is the place to check the latest status.

How lotteries, waitlists and first come work

All 28 open listings in Virginia

The open listings we have here, with their kind of housing and how you get in. Open one to see its deadline, rent or price, income limits and how to apply.

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Fair Shot Housing is not a government agency. Listing details come from public agency sources; always confirm them with the program before you apply.