Low Income Apartments In Bexar County
Texas
Low Income Apartments In Bexar County
Cottage Creek II Apartments
4830 Ray Bon Dr
San Antonio, TX
$550-830
Studio-2 BR
Market Rate
Subsidized
Bexton Place Apartments
131 Darson Marie Drive
San Antonio, TX
Income Based
1 BR
62+
Accessible
Elderly Supportive Housing
Subsidized
There are 194 low income housing apartment complexes which contain 24,009 affordable apartments for rent in Bexar County, Texas. Many of these rental apartments are income based housing with about 12,022 apartments that set rent based on your income. Often referred to as "HUD apartments", there are 3,379 Project-Based Section 8 subsidized apartments in Bexar County. There are 11,209 other low income apartments that don't have rental assistance but are still considered to be affordable housing for low income families.
Housing Authorities that serve Bexar County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| San Antonio Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher; Public Housing |
| Housing Authority of Bexar County | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher; Public Housing |
Other Housing Authorities located in Bexar County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Schertz Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher; Public Housing |
| Alamo Area Council of Governments | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Bexar County, Texas
Bexar County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 194 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 24,009 |
| Total Rent Assisted Apartments | 12,022 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 41.53% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.68 |
| Total Population | 1,825,502 |
| Housing Units | 618,831 |
| Average Household Size | 2.90 |
| Median Household Income | $51,150 ±$405 |
| Median Rent | $876 ±$6 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 45.35% ± 0.86pp |
Population and Household Demographics
Bexar County is a County in Texas with a population of 1,825,502. There are 618,831 households in the county with an average household size of 2.90 persons. 41.53% of households in Bexar County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Bexar County
The median gross income for households in Bexar County is $51,150 a year, or $4,263 a month. The median rent for the county is $876 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Bexar County, a household making less than $2,920 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 45.35% of households who rent are overburdened in Bexar County.1
Fair Market Rents in Bexar County
Fair Market Rents, often abbreviated as FMR, can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Notably, Fair Market Rents are used to establish the payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects and initial rents for Section 8 project based assistance.
2019 Fair Market Rents
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $688 | $844 | $1,050 | $1,379 | $1,689 |
Cities In Bexar County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Listings | Served By |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 187 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve San Antonio are the San Antonio Housing Authority and Housing Authority of Bexar County. |
| Schertz | 2 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Schertz are the Schertz Housing Authority, Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Live Oak | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Live Oak are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Cibolo | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Cibolo are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Somerset | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Somerset are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Universal City | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Universal City are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Selma | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Selma are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Converse | 1 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Converse are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Alamo Heights | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Alamo Heights are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Balcones Heights | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Balcones Heights are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Castle Hills | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Castle Hills are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| China Grove | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve China Grove are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Cross Mountain | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Cross Mountain are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Elmendorf | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Elmendorf are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Fair Oaks Ranch | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Fair Oaks Ranch are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Grey Forest | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Grey Forest are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Helotes | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Helotes are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Hill Country Village | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Hill Country Village are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Hollywood Park | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Hollywood Park are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Kirby | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Kirby are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Lackland AFB | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Lackland AFB are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Leon Valley | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Leon Valley are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Macdona | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Macdona are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Olmos Park | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Olmos Park are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Randolph AFB | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Randolph AFB are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| St. Hedwig | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve St. Hedwig are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Scenic Oaks | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Scenic Oaks are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Shavano Park | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Shavano Park are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Terrell Hills | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Terrell Hills are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Timberwood Park | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Timberwood Park are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Von Ormy | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Von Ormy are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
| Windcrest | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Windcrest are the Housing Authority of Bexar County and San Antonio Housing Authority. |
