Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Helenwood, TN

Discover affordable housing in Helenwood where there are 1+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.

South Fork Apts

200 South Fork Dr, Helenwood, Tennessee

The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Helenwood, Tennessee
$16.31/hour
$9.06 (+125%) more than Tennessee minimum wage and $9.06 (+125%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Helenwood, Tennessee?

Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.

Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Family Self-Sufficiency, Mainstream Voucher, Homeownership programs for Helenwood, Tennessee.

Go to the Tennessee Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Helenwood.

How many renters live in Helenwood, Tennessee?

The City of Helenwood has 140 people living in 66 households.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Helenwood?

The rental vacancy rate in Helenwood is percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.

How many rental units are in Helenwood for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Helenwood
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
0 0 0 0 0
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Helenwood

Helenwood has a large number of apartments with three or more bedrooms. Families with children may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.

How Much Is Rent in Helenwood

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $707 to $1,364. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $707
One BR $708
Two BR $861
Three BR $1,180
Four BR $1,364
2024 Fair Market Rents in Helenwood, Tennessee

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Helenwood?

Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.

These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:

Unit Size Count of Units Below FMR Percentage of Total Units Below FMR
Rental Units Below FMR in Helenwood, Tennessee

How many affordable rental units are in Helenwood?

Income Based Apartments in Helenwood, Tennessee

Helenwood features 0 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.

Low Rent Apartments in Helenwood, Tennessee

There are 30 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Helenwood.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Helenwood, Tennessee

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Helenwood landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Helenwood.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Helenwood, Tennessee for a two-bedroom apartment is between $775 and $947.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.