Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in New York City, NY

Discover affordable housing in New York City where there are 750+ 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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Terrace Gardens

195 Steuben St, New York City, New York 10304

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
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26-14 Jackson

26-14 Jackson Ave, New York City, New York 11101

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Dock Street Dumbo

60 Water Street, New York City, New York 11201

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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River Park Towers Apartments

55 Richman Plaza, New York City, New York 10453

bed 2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible
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Lakeview Apartments

4 E 107th St, New York City, New York 10029

bed 1-4
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Linwood Park Apartments

315 Linwood St, New York City, New York 11208

bed Studio-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Halletts Point

10 Halletts Point, New York City, New York 11102

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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St Vincent dePaul Senior Housing

909 Beck St., New York City, New York 10009

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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Medgar Evers Houses

735 Gates Avenue, New York City, New York 11221

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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130 - 136 West 142nd Street Apartments

130 W 142nd St, New York City, New York 10030

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Morris Heights Mews

1695 Grand Ave, New York City, New York 10453

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
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La Central

626 Bergen Ave., New York City, New York

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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Scholes Senior Housing

64 Scholes St., New York City, New York 11206

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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New Settlement Apartments

Scattered Sites, New York City, New York 10452

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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Surf Vets Place

3003 W 21st ST, New York City, New York 11224

bed Studio-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible
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Marine Terrace

19-14 20th Ave., New York City, New York 11105

bed 1-3
payment Subsidized
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East 162 Street Court

294 East 162 St., New York City, New York 10451

bed Studio-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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Newport Gardens

165 Lott Avenue and 645 Thatford Avenue, New York City, New York 11212

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
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The Greenpoint

23 India St., New York City, New York 11222

bed Studio-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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Tres Puentes

2550 Third Ave., New York City, New York 10454

bed Studio-1

How To Identify Affordable Housing in New York City, 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.
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Reported On February 23rd, 2024 by Nathan Brunet

The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In New York City, New York
$52.12/hour
$37.12 (+247%) more than New York minimum wage and $44.87 (+619%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About New York City, New York Affordable Housing ↓

What HUD offices serve New York City, New York?

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), Public Housing, Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Mainstream Voucher programs for New York City, New York.
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for New York City, New York.
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Family Self-Sufficiency, Homeownership programs for New York City, New York.

Go to the New York Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near New York City.

How many renters live in New York City, New York?

The City of New York City has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 62.18 percent of the population living in New York City.

What is the rental market like in New York City, New York?

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

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in New York City?

The rental vacancy rate in New York City is 3 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 New York City for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in New York City
StudioOne-BedroomTwo-BedroomThree-BedroomFour+ Bedrooms
286,622794,954760,473361,96355,804
Occupied Rental Units by Size in New York City

A large number of apartments in New York City 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 New York City

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $2,386 to $3,700. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio$2,386
One BR$2,451
Two BR$2,752
Three BR$3,434
Four BR$3,700
2024 Fair Market Rents in New York City, New York

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in New York City?

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
Studio132,92446 percent
One BR344,45943 percent
Two BR289,94938 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in New York City, New York

How many affordable rental units are in New York City?

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

Federal ProgramUnit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 236 Rental Assistance
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Tracked Units by Federal Program in New York City, New York

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

Income Based Apartments in New York City, New York

New York City features 253,616 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 New York City, New York

There are 148,807 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in New York City.

Housing Choice Vouchers in New York City, New York

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay New York City landlords $1,100 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in New York City.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in New York City, New York for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,477 and $3,027.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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