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

Discover affordable housing in Caldwell County where there are 551+ 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.

179 Mayacama Lp

179 Mayacama Lp, San Marcos, Texas 78666

bed 4
payment $2499/mo.

805 W 1st St

805 W 1st St, Kyle, Texas 78640

bed 3
payment $2300/mo.

126 Clover Leaf Cove

126 Clover Leaf Cove, Buda, Texas 78610

bed 3
payment $2350/mo.

410 Britni Loop

410 Britni Loop, Kyle, Texas 78640

bed 3
payment $2095/mo.

421 Merriman Rd

421 Merriman Rd, San Marcos, Texas 78666

bed 4
payment $2550/mo.

132 Snow Owl Hollow

132 Snow Owl Hollow, Buda, Texas 78610

bed 3
payment $2319/mo.

160 Kingfisher Ln

160 Kingfisher Ln, Kyle, Texas 78640

bed 4
payment $2100/mo.

379 McGarity

379 McGarity, Kyle, Texas 78640

bed 4
payment $1900/mo.

194 Billowing Way

194 Billowing Way, Niederwald, Texas 78640

bed 3
payment $2190/mo.

726 Old Martindale Rd

726 Old Martindale Rd, San Marcos, Texas 78666

bed 2
payment $1095/mo.

1033 Leadtree Loop

1033 Leadtree Loop, Mustang Ridge, Texas 78610

bed 4
payment $2800/mo.

245 Ashford St

245 Ashford St, San Marcos, Texas 78666

bed 3
payment $1925/mo.

177 Dusky Thrush Dr

177 Dusky Thrush Dr, Kyle, Texas 78640

bed 3
payment $1875/mo.

150 Keltic Dr

150 Keltic Dr, Kyle, Texas 78640

bed 3
payment $2095/mo.

160 Keegans Way

160 Keegans Way, Kyle, Texas 78640

bed 3
payment $1700/mo.

1120 Hazelton St

1120 Hazelton St, San Marcos, Texas 78666

bed 2
payment $1195/mo.

223 Rosetta Rd

223 Rosetta Rd, Maxwell, Texas 78656

bed 3
payment $1885/mo.

1434 Meadow Pkwy

1434 Meadow Pkwy, San Marcos, Texas 78666

bed 4
payment $2600/mo.

172 Docile Lp

172 Docile Lp, San Marcos, Texas 78666

bed 4
payment $2495/mo.

230 Sunshadow Dr

230 Sunshadow Dr, Lockhart, Texas 78644

bed 4
payment $1950/mo.

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Caldwell 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
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.
The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Caldwell County, Texas
$36.44/hour
$29.19 (+403%) more than Texas minimum wage and $29.19 (+403%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Caldwell County, Texas Affordable Housing ↓

What HUD offices serve Caldwell 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) programs for Caldwell County, Texas.

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

How many renters live in Caldwell County, Texas?

The County of Caldwell County has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 25.73 percent of the population living in Caldwell County.

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

There are an estimated housing units in the Caldwell County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Caldwell County, Texas, there are 1.05 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Caldwell County?

The rental vacancy rate in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Caldwell County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
69 476 1,811 1,441 457
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Caldwell County

A large number of apartments in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,519 to $2,840. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $1,519
One BR $1,635
Two BR $1,924
Three BR $2,470
Four BR $2,840
2024 Fair Market Rents in Caldwell County, Texas

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Caldwell 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 69 100 percent
One BR 430 90 percent
Two BR 1,604 89 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Caldwell County, Texas

How many affordable rental units are in Caldwell County?

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

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Caldwell County, Texas

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

Income Based Apartments in Caldwell County, Texas

Caldwell County features 693 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 Caldwell County, Texas

There are 3,092 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Caldwell County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Caldwell County, Texas

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Caldwell County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Caldwell County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Caldwell County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,732 and $2,116.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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