Income based apartments open now
Income based apartments are rentals for households that earn less than a set amount, called the income limit. Some have a set rent that's lower than similar apartments nearby. Others charge rent based on your income, usually about 30 percent of it. Right now, 1,158 rentals in 32 states are open for applications.
Listings last refreshed Oct 9.
1,158
open rentals
32
states
551
with a rent posted
713
with an income limit
Finding open rentals for you
Choosing the open rentals closest to your approximate location, which we don't save.
Income based apartments by state
73 percent of the open rentals are in California, Massachusetts and New York. The list below shows all 32 states with an open rental. Pick a state to see its rentals. Where a state has its own page, its name opens that page, with deadlines, rents and income limits, and Map opens a map of its rentals. For the other states, the name opens the map. If your state isn't listed, the buildings section further down covers buildings in 56 states and territories.
- Alaska37 rentalsMap
- Arizona1 rental
- California354 rentalsMap
- Colorado8 rentalsMap
- Connecticut10 rentalsMap
- Florida32 rentalsMap
- Hawaii1 rental
- Idaho12 rentalsMap
- Illinois30 rentalsMap
- Kansas1 rental
- Massachusetts337 rentalsMap
- Michigan7 rentals
- Minnesota5 rentalsMap
- Mississippi1 rental
- Missouri6 rentals
- Montana3 rentals
- New Jersey20 rentalsMap
- New Mexico2 rentals
- New York160 rentalsMap
- North Carolina5 rentalsMap
- Ohio1 rental
- Oregon5 rentalsMap
- Pennsylvania12 rentalsMap
- South Carolina3 rentals
- Tennessee2 rentals
- Texas11 rentalsMap
- Utah2 rentals
- Vermont57 rentalsMap
- Virginia27 rentalsMap
- Washington3 rentals
- Wisconsin2 rentals
- Wyoming1 rental
Cities and regions
Each of these places has its own page. It lists the open rentals with their deadlines and income limits.
- Los Angeles273 rentals
- Greater Boston266 rentals
- San Francisco Bay Area65 rentals
- New York City62 rentals
- Upstate New York50 rentals
- San Jose, California47 rentals
- Anchorage, Alaska31 rentals
- Westchester and the Hudson Valley27 rentals
- Arlington, Virginia22 rentals
- Bronx, New York21 rentals
- Brooklyn, New York21 rentals
- Long Island21 rentals
Rentals closing in the next 14 days
47 open rentals close for applications in the next 14 days. Apply on the official page before the date shown. A rental that closes today may close at any hour, so check the official page first. The ones that close first are below.
- Baez Place Apartments
Bronx, NY · (today) · $1,479 to $2,157 a month
- Grove Street Landing, Phase 2
Salem, MA · (today) · $2,434 to $2,701 a month
- Newcastle Saranac Apartments
Boston, MA · (today) · $3,474 a month
- Vista Estero Senior Housing waitlist
Oakland, CA · (today)
- 535 S. Glenrock Ave
Los Angeles, CA · (today) · $1,379 a month
| Rental | Place | Rent | Income limit, 2 people | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baez Place Apartments | Place Bronx, NY | Rent $1,479 to $2,157 a month | Income limit, 2 people $103,680 a year | Closes (today) |
| Grove Street Landing, Phase 2 | Place Salem, MA | Rent $2,434 to $2,701 a month | Income limit, 2 people $109,700 a year | Closes (today) |
| Newcastle Saranac Apartments | Place Boston, MA | Rent $3,474 a month | Income limit, 2 people Not posted | Closes (today) |
| Vista Estero Senior Housing waitlist | Place Oakland, CA | Rent Not posted | Income limit, 2 people Not posted | Closes (today) |
| 535 S. Glenrock Ave | Place Los Angeles, CA | Rent $1,379 a month | Income limit, 2 people $60,600 a year | Closes (today) |
| Kinley West | Place Los Angeles, CA | Rent Not posted | Income limit, 2 people $60,600 a year | Closes (today) |
| The Harken Apartments | Place Los Altos, CA | Rent $2,963 to $3,369 a month | Income limit, 2 people $129,950 a year | Closes (today) |
| Vista Estero - Non-project-based voucher units | Place Oakland, CA | Rent $915 to $2,292 a month | Income limit, 2 people $81,480 a year | Closes (today) |
More open rentals to look at
These rentals come from different states, with the soonest deadlines first. Each row shows the rent and the most a household of 2 can earn, when the listing posts them. Open a rental to see who can apply and how.
| Rental | Place | Rent | Income limit, 2 people | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Estero - Project-based Section 8 units | Place Oakland, CA | Rent Not posted | Income limit, 2 people $67,900 a year | Closes (today) |
| Watertown Square Apartments | Place Watertown, MA | Rent $2,534 a month | Income limit, 2 people Not posted | Closes (today) |
| Vale at the Alcove | Place Woodland Hills, CA | Rent Not posted | Income limit, 2 people $96,950 a year | Closes (in 2 days) |
| Westchester senior project-based voucher lists (age 62+) | Place White Plains, NY | Rent Not posted | Income limit, 2 people $67,850 a year | Closes (in 3 days) |
| 815 Kings Highway Apartments | Place Brooklyn, NY | Rent $3,799 a month | Income limit, 2 people $176,410 a year | Closes (in 4 days) |
| Salt Ledge Apartments | Place Cohasset, MA | Rent $2,626 to $2,927 a month | Income limit, 2 people $109,700 a year | Closes (in 4 days) |
| Modera Fort Lee | Place Fort Lee, NJ | Rent $427 to $1,556 a month | Income limit, 2 people $82,880 a year | Closes (in 11 days) |
| The Reserve at Riverdale | Place Riverdale, NJ | Rent $616 to $1,707 a month | Income limit, 2 people $88,240 a year | Closes (in 14 days) |
| 1 Queensbury Road | Place South Burlington, VT | Rent $836 to $2,285 a month | Income limit, 2 people Not posted | Closes No deadline posted |
| 1 Raymond Place | Place Burlington, VT | Rent $1,250 to $2,390 a month | Income limit, 2 people Not posted | Closes No deadline posted |
| 745 Hope St. townhome - 2 bedroom (Deerfield) | Place Deerfield, IL | Rent $2,148 a month | Income limit, 2 people $97,220 a year | Closes No deadline posted |
| 745 Hope St. townhome - 3 bedroom, higher rent (Deerfield) | Place Deerfield, IL | Rent $2,448 a month | Income limit, 2 people Not posted | Closes No deadline posted |
Some rows are apartments that a building sets aside for people with Section 8 vouchers. A project-based voucher stays with the apartment instead of going with you.
Rents and income limits on this page
These ranges come from the open rentals on this page. Some rentals are for middle-income households, who earn more than most applicants, so the top numbers are much higher than a typical limit. Each building or city sets its own limits, so read the listing before you apply.
- Rent
- $400 to $4,568 a month551 of the 1,158 rentals post a rent. Half of those start at $1,788 a month or less.
- Income limit, 2 people
- $17,565 to $223,905 a yearThe most a household of 2 can earn and still apply. 702 rentals post this limit.
- Income limit, 4 people
- $21,945 to $279,840 a yearThe most a household of 4 can earn and still apply. 641 rentals post this limit.
Income based, income-restricted or Section 8: what is the difference?
People say "income based apartments" and mean any of these three. The rentals on this page are apartments you apply for at the building or in a lottery. A voucher works differently: you apply to your local housing office, which is the government office that runs housing help where you live. Some buildings combine more than one of these.
- Income‑restricted
- The apartment has an income limit for each household size, and you may be able to apply if your household earns less than that limit. The rent is a set amount, and it's lower than what similar apartments nearby cost.
- Income based rent
- Your rent is based on your income, usually about 30 percent of it. If your income changes, your rent changes too. These buildings are often called subsidized, which means the government helps pay part of the rent.
- Section 8 voucher
- Government help that pays part of your rent. You find a landlord who accepts the voucher, and you pay about 30 percent of your income. The voucher goes with you if you move. Many housing offices keep a waitlist for vouchers. You sign up now, and you're offered a voucher later, when your turn comes.
These official pages from the federal housing department (HUD) show income limits by area, how vouchers work, and a search for affordable buildings.
More about these terms on our site
Section 8 vouchers and public housing
Your local housing office keeps waitlists for Section 8 vouchers and for public housing. Public housing means apartments that the government owns and rents to low-income households. Both are income based. 255 of these waitlists are open now, in 37 states.
Buildings that keep their own waitlist
Many income based buildings don't announce when an apartment opens up. To get in, you need to call or visit the building's office and ask to join its waitlist. We call these apply-direct buildings, and our pages list over 69,000 of them in 56 states and territories. Only the building can tell you if a home is free.
Find out which of these rentals you may qualify for
Enter your household size and income in the qualify check. It compares them with each rental's income limit and shows which ones you may qualify for. What you enter stays in your browser.
Questions about income based apartments
How do I find income based apartments and housing near me?
Start with the rentals near the top of this page. If we can tell roughly where you are, they're the closest open rentals to you. If none are close, you see rentals in your state instead. If we can't tell where you are, they come from the states with the most rentals, so use the state list on this page to find yours. We don't save your location. If few rentals are near you, call your local housing office and ask which income based buildings are close to you. The section above on buildings that keep their own waitlist covers buildings in 56 states and territories.
How much can I earn and still get an income based apartment?
It depends on the building and on how many people live in your home. For a household of 2, the limits on this page run from $17,565 to $223,905 a year. 702 rentals post a limit for 2 people. The highest limits are for middle-income households, who earn more than most applicants, and most limits are lower. Some buildings also set a minimum income, so earning too little can keep you out. Check the listing for the limit that fits your household.
How do I apply?
Open a rental and read who can apply and how. You then apply on the official page the listing links to, not on our site. Some rentals pick applicants in a lottery, which draws names at random. Others keep a waitlist, which means you sign up now and are offered an apartment later, when one opens up. Some are first come, first served, which means the apartment goes to the first household that qualifies. Never pay anyone who doesn't run the listing.
Are there income based apartments with no waitlist?
Yes, some do. 311 of the rentals here are first come, first served, which means the apartment goes to the first household that qualifies. Even so, a building can have a wait if its apartments are all taken, so read each listing to see how you get in.
Where to look next
Income based apartment guides by city
- Housing by area
- Open housing lotteries
- Section 8 and public housing waitlists
- Apply-direct buildings
- How income based housing works
Fair Shot Housing isn't a government agency. Listing details come from public agency sources. Always confirm them with the building or housing office before you apply.