Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Allen County, IN

Discover affordable housing in Allen County where there are 210+ 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.

The Cottages at Bridgewater (Senior 55+)

14203 Illinois Rd, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46814

bed 1
payment $895/mo.

The Summit at Ridgewood Apartment and Town...

1035 Ridgewood Dr, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

bed 1-3
payment $810-1295/mo.

Griswold Estates Apartments

900 Griswold Ct, Auburn, Indiana 46706

bed 2
payment $984/mo.

West Wind Apartments

2102 Point West Dr, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808

bed 1-2
payment $844-1065/mo.

2411 Fox Ave Unit Apt C

2411 Fox Ave Unit Apt C, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807

bed 1
payment $550/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

17425 IN-37 Unit 102

17425 IN-37 Unit 102, Harlan, Indiana 46743

bed 2
payment $600/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

12717 US Hwy 27 Unit 3

12717 US Hwy 27 Unit 3, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816

bed 1
payment $725/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1905 Hillside Ave Unit Apt 2

1905 Hillside Ave Unit Apt 2, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

bed 1
payment $650/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

812 Huestis Ave Unit 1

812 Huestis Ave Unit 1, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807

bed 2
payment $799/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

2813 Chestnut St

2813 Chestnut St, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803

bed 2
payment $900/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1410 1/2 Spy Run Ave Unit 2

1410 1/2 Spy Run Ave Unit 2, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

bed 3
payment $1200/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1413 Oneida St

1413 Oneida St Unit 1413 Oneida St, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

bed 2
payment $825/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

340 E Paulding Rd

340 E Paulding Rd, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816

bed 2
payment $800/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

3343 Barr St

3343 Barr St, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806

bed 2
payment $950/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

3419 Robinwood Dr

3419 Robinwood Dr, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806

bed 3
payment $995/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

714 W Creighton Ave

714 W Creighton Ave, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807

bed 3
payment $999/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

4722 S Anthony Blvd

4722 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806

bed 3
payment $950/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1020 Degroff St Unit 2

1020 Degroff St Unit 2, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808

bed 3
payment $875/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

4728 S Anthony Blvd

4728 S Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46806

bed 3
payment $950/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

2422 New Haven Ave Unit B

2422 New Haven Ave Unit B, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46803

bed 1
payment $575/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Allen County, Indiana

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.
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Reported On February 23rd, 2024 by Ayat Elkarib

The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Allen County, Indiana
$20.63/hour
$13.38 (+184%) more than Indiana minimum wage and $13.38 (+184%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Allen County, Indiana?

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) programs for Allen County, Indiana.

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

How many renters live in Allen County, Indiana?

The County of Allen County has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 25.78 percent of the population living in Allen County.

What is the rental market like in Allen County, Indiana?

There are an estimated housing units in the Allen County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Allen County, Indiana, there are 1.05 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Allen County?

The rental vacancy rate in Allen County is 4 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 Allen County for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Allen County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
2,093 11,143 17,774 12,293 3,372
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Allen County

A large number of apartments in Allen 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 Allen County

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $826 to $1,499. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $826
One BR $895
Two BR $1,089
Three BR $1,379
Four BR $1,499
2024 Fair Market Rents in Allen County, Indiana

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Allen 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 723 35 percent
One BR 6,959 62 percent
Two BR 9,738 55 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Allen County, Indiana

How many affordable rental units are in Allen County?

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

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Allen County, Indiana

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

Income Based Apartments in Allen County, Indiana

Allen County features 3,693 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 Allen County, Indiana

There are 3,365 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Allen County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Allen County, Indiana

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Allen County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Allen County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Allen County, Indiana for a two-bedroom apartment is between $980 and $1,198.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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