Discover affordable housing in Rhode Island where there are 426+ 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.
1905 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, Rhode Island 02904
198 Amherst Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02909
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.
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Short Wait
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Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
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Subsidized
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Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
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Accepts Vouchers
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Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
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Senior
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Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
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Income Based
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Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
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Accessible
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Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
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Disability
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Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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Naturally Affordable
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Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program. |
Housing options for renters with a criminal record.
A criminal history does not automatically disqualify a renter from federal housing assistance. But more serious offenses may make you inelligible if they were recent.Joana Warren says:
"Affordable Housing Online is a good place to see which Section 8 waiting lists are open."