Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Cabarrus County, NC

Discover affordable housing in Cabarrus County where there are 347+ 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 Weathersby at Station Circle

8415 University Station Cir, Charlotte, North Carolina 28269

bed 2-4
payment $1349-1821/mo.

1114 Lofton Ct

1114 Lofton Ct, Concord, North Carolina 28025

bed 3
payment $1810/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

4038 Old Glory Dr

4038 Old Glory Dr, Concord, North Carolina 28025

bed 3
payment $1680/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

838 Littleton Dr

838 Littleton Dr, Concord, North Carolina 28025

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

185 Fairmont Cir

185 Fairmont Cir, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28083

bed 4
payment $1800/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

4140 Kenton Glenn Ct NW

4140 Kenton Glenn Ct NW, Concord, North Carolina 28027

bed 3
payment $1695/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

2118 S Main St Unit 2118

2118 S Main St Unit 2118, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081

bed 2
payment $1275/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

512 Rogers Lake Rd E

512 Rogers Lake Rd E, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28083

bed 3
payment $1580/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

2523 No Mans Ave

2523 No Mans Ave, Concord, North Carolina 28027

bed 3
payment $1625/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

656 Smith St

656 Smith St, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28083

bed 3
payment $1545/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

227 Morning Dew Dr

227 Morning Dew Dr, Concord, North Carolina 28025

bed 4
payment $2075/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

000Barkley Rd

000Barkley Rd, Midland, North Carolina 28107

bed 1
payment $700/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

13481 Bethel Ave Ext

13481 Bethel Ave Ext, Midland, North Carolina 28107

bed 4
payment $2200/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1054 Piney Church Rd

1054 Piney Church Rd, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28083

bed 3
payment $1875/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

6840 Thistle Down Dr

6840 Thistle Down Dr, Harrisburg, North Carolina 28075

bed 4
payment $2100/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

324 Wood Ave

324 Wood Ave, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28083

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

3990 BETHESDA Pl

3990 BETHESDA Pl, Concord, North Carolina 28025

bed 3
payment $1800/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

101 Newport Dr

101 Newport Dr, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28081

bed 4
payment $2110/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

756 Sir Raleigh Dr

756 Sir Raleigh Dr, Concord, North Carolina 28025

bed 3
payment $1685/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

2209 Crosswinds Ct

2209 Crosswinds Ct, Kannapolis, North Carolina 28083

bed 3
payment $1865/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Cabarrus County, North Carolina

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 Cabarrus County, North Carolina
$29.43/hour
$22.18 (+306%) more than North Carolina minimum wage and $22.18 (+306%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Cabarrus County, North Carolina Affordable Housing ↓

How many renters live in Cabarrus County, North Carolina?

The County of Cabarrus County has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 27.1 percent of the population living in Cabarrus County.

What is the rental market like in Cabarrus County, North Carolina?

There are an estimated housing units in the Cabarrus County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, there are 1.09 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Cabarrus County?

The rental vacancy rate in Cabarrus County is 5 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 Cabarrus County for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Cabarrus County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
5,286 3,073 7,234 7,006 3,282
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Cabarrus County

A large number of apartments in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,347 to $2,481. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $1,347
One BR $1,384
Two BR $1,554
Three BR $1,936
Four BR $2,481
2024 Fair Market Rents in Cabarrus County, North Carolina

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Cabarrus 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 3,306 63 percent
One BR 2,021 66 percent
Two BR 5,818 80 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Cabarrus County, North Carolina

How many affordable rental units are in Cabarrus County?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Cabarrus County, North Carolina 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 Cabarrus County, North Carolina

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

Income Based Apartments in Cabarrus County, North Carolina

Cabarrus County features 843 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 Cabarrus County, North Carolina

There are 1,293 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Cabarrus County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Cabarrus County, North Carolina

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Cabarrus County landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Cabarrus County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Cabarrus County, North Carolina for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,399 and $1,709.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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