Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Newton County, GA

Discover affordable housing in Newton County where there are 250+ 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.

Covington Square

2101 Washington St SW, Covington, Georgia 30014

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
elderly Senior

Salem Glen

100 Salem Glen Way, Conyers, Georgia 30013

bed 2
payment $1275/mo.

Covey Homes Kirkland

513 Kirkland Rd, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 2-3
payment $1790-2023/mo.

Porterdale Mill Lofts Res

2100 Main St, Porterdale, Georgia 30070

bed 1-2
payment $1430-1605/mo.

Fairview Springs

12000 Prose Cir, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 1-2
payment $1371-1640/mo.

150 Thomas Trail

150 Thomas Trail, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 3
payment $1600/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

25 Green Gables Dr

25 Green Gables Dr, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 4
payment $2445/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

140 Oak Hill Dr

140 Oak Hill Dr, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 3
payment $1585/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

165 Emerson Trail

165 Emerson Trail, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 4
payment $2395/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

330 Randette Dr

330 Randette Dr, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 4
payment $2335/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

350 Fieldstone Ln

350 Fieldstone Ln, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 4
payment $2445/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

200 Highgrove Dr

200 Highgrove Dr, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 4
payment $1925/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

60 Michelle Wy

60 Michelle Wy, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 4
payment $1955/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

40 Zelina Ct

40 Zelina Ct, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 4
payment $2470/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

555 Barshay Dr

555 Barshay Dr, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 3
payment $1710/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

145 Cinnamon Fern Cir

145 Cinnamon Fern Cir, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 4
payment $1975/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

230 Highgrove Dr

230 Highgrove Dr, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 4
payment $1775/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

40 Zelina Ct

40 Zelina Ct, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 4
payment $2295/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

190 Highgrove Dr

190 Highgrove Dr, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 4
payment $1770/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

555 Barshay Dr

555 Barshay Dr, Covington, Georgia 30016

bed 3
payment $1560/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Newton County, Georgia

Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.

Badge Description
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Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists.
payment Subsidized
Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent.
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you
elderly Senior
Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older.
payment Income Based
Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income.
accessibility Accessible
Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy.
accessible_forward Disability
Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities.
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable
Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program.
The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Newton County, Georgia
$34.92/hour
$27.67 (+382%) more than Georgia minimum wage and $27.67 (+382%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Newton County, Georgia?

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), Homeownership Voucher, Family Self-Sufficiency, Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) programs for Newton County, Georgia.

Go to the Georgia Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Newton County.

How many renters live in Newton County, Georgia?

The County of Newton County has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 26.08 percent of the population living in Newton County.

What is the rental market like in Newton County, Georgia?

There are an estimated housing units in the Newton County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Newton County, Georgia, there are 1.04 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Newton County?

The rental vacancy rate in Newton County is 1 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 Newton County for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Newton County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
72 706 3,067 5,288 1,254
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Newton County

A large number of apartments in Newton County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.

How Much Is Rent in Newton County

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,599 to $2,707. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $1,599
One BR $1,643
Two BR $1,844
Three BR $2,230
Four BR $2,707
2024 Fair Market Rents in Newton County, Georgia

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

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
Studio 57 79 percent
One BR 650 92 percent
Two BR 2,440 80 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Newton County, Georgia

How many affordable rental units are in Newton County?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Newton County, Georgia including the following:

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Newton County, Georgia

Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.

Income Based Apartments in Newton County, Georgia

Newton County features 464 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 Newton County, Georgia

There are 1,096 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Newton County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Newton County, Georgia

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Newton County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Newton County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Newton County, Georgia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,660 and $2,028.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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