Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Bell County, TX

Discover affordable housing in Bell County where there are 384+ 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.

5808 Greengate Dr

5808 Greengate Dr, Killeen, Texas 76543

bed 2
payment $750/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

3901 Malmaison Road

3901 Malmaison Road, Killeen, Texas 76542

bed 4
payment $1750/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1109 Estelle Ave

1109 Estelle Ave, Killeen, Texas 76541

bed 3
payment $1450/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

501-506 Root Ave Unit 6

501-506 Root Ave Unit 6, Killeen, Texas 76541

bed 1
payment $605/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

125 Ryan Cir Unit B

125 Ryan Cir Unit B, Nolanville, Texas 76559

bed 2
payment $850/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1705 Benttree Dr

1705 Benttree Dr Unit B, Killeen, Texas 76543

bed 2
payment $895/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

708 Lisa Ln Unit 710 Lisa

708 Lisa Ln Unit 710 Lisa, Killeen, Texas 76543

bed 2
payment $995/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

507 E Beeline Ln Unit 1

507 E Beeline Ln Unit 1, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 2
payment $775/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

6003 Shamrock Dr

6003 Shamrock Dr, Killeen, Texas 76549

bed 4
payment $1600/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

4511 Greyhound Dr

4511 Greyhound Dr, Killeen, Texas 76549

bed 5
payment $1395/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

6011 Amelia Earhart Blvd Unit A

6011 Amelia Earhart Blvd Unit A, Killeen, Texas 76543

bed 3
payment $1475/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

24 S 28th St

24 S 28th St, Killeen, Texas 76541

bed 3
payment $900/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1208 Westview Dr Unit B

1208 Westview Dr Unit B, Gatesville, Texas 76528

bed 3
payment $1400/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1604 Windward Dr Unit D

1604 Windward Dr Unit D, Killeen, Texas 76543

bed 2
payment $795/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1405 Dugger Cir Unit D

1405 Dugger Cir Unit D, Killeen, Texas 76543

bed 3
payment $925/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

238 N Mary Jo Dr

238 N Mary Jo Dr, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 3
payment $1500/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1506 McCarthy Ave

1506 McCarthy Ave, Killeen, Texas 76549

bed 3
payment $1595/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

6105 Amelia Earhart Blvd Unit A

6105 Amelia Earhart Blvd Unit A, Killeen, Texas 76543

bed 3
payment $1399/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

400 W Dale Ave Unit B

400 W Dale Ave Unit B, Nolanville, Texas 76559

bed 3
payment $1400/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

2807 Vernice Loop Unit D

2807 Vernice Loop Unit D, Killeen, Texas 76549

bed 3
payment $1100/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Bell County, 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.

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 Bell County, Texas
$21.50/hour
$14.25 (+197%) more than Texas minimum wage and $14.25 (+197%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Bell County, 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), Mainstream Voucher programs for Bell County, Texas.

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

How many renters live in Bell County, Texas?

The County of Bell County has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 40.39 percent of the population living in Bell County.

What is the rental market like in Bell County, Texas?

There are an estimated housing units in the Bell County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Bell County, Texas, there are 1.07 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Bell County?

The rental vacancy rate in Bell County is 6 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 Bell County for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Bell County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
1,021 9,089 23,492 24,191 5,971
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Bell County

A large number of apartments in Bell 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 Bell County

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $895 to $1,926. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $895
One BR $900
Two BR $1,135
Three BR $1,599
Four BR $1,926
2024 Fair Market Rents in Bell County, Texas

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Bell 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 503 49 percent
One BR 5,274 58 percent
Two BR 12,583 54 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Bell County, Texas

How many affordable rental units are in Bell County?

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

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Bell County, Texas

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

Income Based Apartments in Bell County, Texas

Bell County features 1,919 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 Bell County, Texas

There are 2,181 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Bell County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Bell County, Texas

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Bell County landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Bell County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Bell County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,022 and $1,249.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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