Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Allen, TX

Discover affordable housing in Allen where there are 30+ 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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Chaparral Townhomes

351 Chaparral Rd, Allen, Texas 75002

bed 2-4
payment $793/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible
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Dove Hollow

540 E Bethany Dr, Allen, Texas 75002

bed 2
payment $1337/mo.
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THE REFLECTION AT MONTGOMERY RIDGE

1160 Montgomery Blvd, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1
payment $1244/mo.
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Cortland at Twin Creeks

505 Benton Dr, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1-3
payment $1294-2175/mo.
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Twin Creeks Crossing

1090 W Exchange Pky, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1-2
payment $1140-1690/mo.
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Settler's Gate

1420 W McDermott Dr, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1-3
payment $1287-1902/mo.
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Trails at Creekside

1300 N Custer Rd, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1-2
payment $1307-1676/mo.
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Springwood at Allen

975 E Main St, Allen, Texas 75002

bed 1
payment $1435/mo.
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The Link at Twin Creeks

729 Junction Dr, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1
payment $1482/mo.
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Alta at The Farm

1287 Blue Tractor Ln, Allen, Texas 75013

bed Studio-1
payment $1385-1495/mo.
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Axis at Watters Creek

270 S Watters Rd, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1
payment $1373/mo.
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Magnolia on the Green

1845 Chelsea Blvd, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1
payment $1395/mo.
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The Montgomery at Watters Creek

1280 Montgomery Blvd, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1
payment $1458/mo.
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DeLayne at Twin Creeks

1089 W Exchange Pky, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1-3
payment $1293-2160/mo.
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Theo Allen Gateway

2014 Southside Blvd, Allen, Texas 75013

bed Studio-1
payment $1335-1475/mo.
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Inkwell Watters Creek

1175 Montgomery Blvd, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1
payment $1311/mo.
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Knox Allen Station

315 N Greenville Ave, Allen, Texas 75002

bed 1-2
payment $1299-1610/mo.
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Mission Eagle Pointe

325-327 S Jupiter Rd, Allen, Texas 75002

bed 1-3
payment $1175-2070/mo.
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Benton Pointe

205 Benton Dr, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1-3
payment $1321-2205/mo.
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Lofts at Watters Creek Apartments

935 Garden Park Dr, Allen, Texas 75013

bed 1
payment $1290/mo.

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Allen, Texas

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
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
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 Lorena Bentley

The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Allen, Texas
$33.30/hour
$26.05 (+359%) more than Texas minimum wage and $26.05 (+359%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Allen, Texas?

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, Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Mainstream Voucher programs for Allen, Texas.

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

How many renters live in Allen, Texas?

The City of Allen has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 23.53 percent of the population living in Allen.

What is the rental market like in Allen, Texas?

There are an estimated housing units in the Allen area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Allen, Texas, there are 0.94 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Allen?

The rental vacancy rate in Allen 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 for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Allen
StudioOne-BedroomTwo-BedroomThree-BedroomFour+ Bedrooms
8883,0112,9882,282830
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Allen

A large number of apartments in Allen 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

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,426 to $2,847. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio$1,426
One BR$1,500
Two BR$1,758
Three BR$2,212
Four BR$2,847
2024 Fair Market Rents in Allen, Texas

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Allen?

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
Studio32637 percent
One BR2,11770 percent
Two BR51517 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Allen, Texas

How many affordable rental units are in Allen?

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

Federal ProgramUnit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Allen, Texas

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

Income Based Apartments in Allen, Texas

Allen features 0 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, Texas

There are 126 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Allen.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Allen, Texas

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Allen landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in Allen.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Allen, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,582 and $1,934.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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