Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Clinton County, NY

Discover affordable housing in Clinton County where there are 26+ 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.

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Albert Carriere Apartments

4 Carriere Way, Rouses Point, New York 12979

bed 1-3
payment Subsidized
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Northwoods

159 Plaza Blvd, Plattsburgh, New York 12901

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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Atlas Heights

4817 S. Catherine Street, Plattsburgh, New York 12901

bed 1-3
payment $517-890/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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Mohawk Valley Apartments

52 Franklin Ave, Clinton, New York 13323

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Beekman Towers

50 Truman Ave, Plattsburgh, New York 12901

bed 1
payment Subsidized
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Northern Housing

Rr 9, Champlain, New York 12919

payment Subsidized
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Mountain Top Housing

3921 Rte 374, Lyon Mountain, New York 12952

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Twin Oaks

16 Station St, Altona, New York 12910

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
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Arthur L. Lefevre Senior Apartments

173 Rand Hill Rd, Morrisonville, New York 12962

payment Subsidized
elderly Senior
accessibility Accessible
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Ea and Bj Bechard Senior Housing

16 Manor Dr, Rouses Point, New York 12979

payment Subsidized
elderly Senior
accessibility Accessible
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Apple Valley Senior

7 Apple Valley Dr, Peru, New York 12972

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
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Brown Apartments

7 Fay Ln, Plattsburgh, New York 12901

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Clinton Manor Apartments

50 Franklin Ave, Clinton, New York 13323

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The Village Suites

201 Renaissance Village Way, Plattsburgh, New York 12901

bed 1
payment $675/mo.
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34 Broad St Unit #3

34 Broad St Unit #3, Plattsburgh, New York 12901

bed 1
payment $775/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable
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14217 State Hwy 9N Unit 3

14217 State Hwy 9N Unit 3, Au Sable Forks, New York 12912

bed 2
payment $1025/mo.
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White Pine Commons I

47 Nightengale Dr, Plattsburgh, New York 12901

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Connecticut Court II

26 Peaceful Way, Plattsburgh, New York 12903

bed 1-3
payment $578-990/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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Catherine Gardens

5133 N. Catherine Street, Plattsburgh, New York 12901

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Keeseville Country Gardens

164 Hill Rd, Au Sable Forks, New York 12944

payment Subsidized

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Clinton County, New York

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.

BadgeDescription
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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 Clinton County, New York
$19.83/hour
$4.83 (+32%) more than New York minimum wage and $12.58 (+174%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Clinton County, New York Affordable Housing ↓

How many renters live in Clinton County, New York?

The County of Clinton County has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 24.44 percent of the population living in Clinton County.

What is the rental market like in Clinton County, New York?

There are an estimated housing units in the Clinton County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Clinton County, New York, there are 0.98 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Clinton County?

The rental vacancy rate in Clinton County is 2 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 Clinton County for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Clinton County
StudioOne-BedroomTwo-BedroomThree-BedroomFour+ Bedrooms
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Occupied Rental Units by Size in Clinton County

A large number of apartments in Clinton 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 Clinton County

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $821 to $1,395. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio$821
One BR$826
Two BR$1,047
Three BR$1,283
Four BR$1,395
2024 Fair Market Rents in Clinton County, New York

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Clinton 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 SizeCount of Units Below FMRPercentage of Total Units Below FMR
Studio25651 percent
One BR1,36860 percent
Two BR2,20550 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Clinton County, New York

How many affordable rental units are in Clinton County?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Clinton County, New York including the following:

Federal ProgramUnit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Clinton County, New York

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

Income Based Apartments in Clinton County, New York

Clinton County features 1,039 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 Clinton County, New York

There are 324 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Clinton County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Clinton County, New York

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Clinton County landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Clinton County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Clinton County, New York for a two-bedroom apartment is between $942 and $1,152.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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