Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Harker Heights, TX

Discover affordable housing in Harker Heights where there are 28+ 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.

Stillhouse Flats

2926 Cedar Knob Rd., Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 1-3
payment $376-1350/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

102 Mission Dr

102 Mission Dr, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 4
payment $1900/mo.

100 E Robin Ln

100 E Robin Ln, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 2
payment $1100/mo.

1100 Harley Dr

1100 Harley Dr, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 2
payment $950/mo.

211 C2 W Bobwhite Ln

211 C2 W Bobwhite Ln, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 1
payment $650/mo.

2013 Herald Dr

2013 Herald Dr, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 4
payment $1850/mo.

1909 Caspian Trl

1909 Caspian Trl, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 3
payment $1595/mo.

107 W Mockingbird Ln

107 W Mockingbird Ln, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 3
payment $1500/mo.

2013 Herald Dr

2013 Herald Dr, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 4
payment $1850/mo.

401 Moccasin Dr

401 Moccasin Dr, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 4
payment $1895/mo.

2013 Herald Dr

2013 Herald Dr, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 4
payment $1850/mo.

124 W Mark Rd

124 W Mark Rd, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 3
payment $1250/mo.

1419 Shoshoni Trail

1419 Shoshoni Trail Unit A, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 3
payment $1350/mo.

1419 Shoshoni Trail

1419 Shoshoni Trail, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 3
payment $1350/mo.

416 Brittney Way Unit C

416 Brittney Way Unit C, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 3
payment $1075/mo.

304 Harley Dr Unit 304 B Harley

304 Harley Dr Unit 304 B Harley, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 3
payment $1250/mo.

978 Alberta Ln

978 Alberta Ln, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 3
payment $1375/mo.

2310 Wildewood Dr

2310 Wildewood Dr, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 3
payment $1250/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

1631 Yuma Trail

1631 Yuma Trail, Harker Heights, Texas 76548

bed 3
payment $1225/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

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Harker Heights, 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 Harker Heights, 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 Harker Heights, 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 Harker Heights, Texas.

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

How many renters live in Harker Heights, Texas?

The City of Harker Heights has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 41.67 percent of the population living in Harker Heights.

What is the rental market like in Harker Heights, Texas?

There are an estimated housing units in the Harker Heights area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Harker Heights, Texas, there are 1.06 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Harker Heights?

The rental vacancy rate in Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Harker Heights
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
55 626 1,824 1,989 504
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Harker Heights

A large number of apartments in Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights

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 Harker Heights, Texas

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

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 55 100 percent
One BR 351 56 percent
Two BR 1,296 71 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Harker Heights, Texas

How many affordable rental units are in Harker Heights?

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

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Harker Heights, Texas

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

Income Based Apartments in Harker Heights, Texas

Harker Heights 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 Harker Heights, Texas

There are 496 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Harker Heights.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Harker Heights, Texas

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

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Harker Heights, 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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