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

Discover affordable housing in Walker County 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.

Waverly Village

255 Tafelski Rd, New Waverly, Texas 77358

bed 1-4
payment Subsidized

Montgomery Meadows

2750 Montgomery Rd, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

Haven at M

2523 Avenue M, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 2
payment $839/mo.

Republic at Sam Houston

1300 Smither Dr, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 2-4
payment $1040-1560/mo.

The Summit Apartments

2333 Lake Rd, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 1-2
payment $900-950/mo.

3502 Boettcher Dr

3502 Boettcher Dr, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 3
payment $1350/mo.

1228 20th St

1228 20th St, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 1
payment $685/mo.

1316 21st St Unit 1

1316 21st St Unit 1, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 1
payment $600/mo.

112 Sendero Dr

112 Sendero Dr, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 3
payment $1400/mo.

1308 16th St

1308 16th St, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 4
payment $2000/mo.

1312 16th St

1312 16th St, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 2
payment $995/mo.

1312 16th St

1312 16th St, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 2
payment $995/mo.

2402 Sycamore Ave Unit D7

2402 Sycamore Ave Unit D7, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 1
payment $975/mo.

138 Summer Pl Unit B

138 Summer Pl Unit B, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 2
payment $1100/mo.

4640 FM1374 Unit A

4640 FM1374 Unit A, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 3
payment $1325/mo.

1149-B Southwood Dr

1149-B Southwood Dr, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 3
payment $1195/mo.

2018 Ave L 1/2 Unit 3

2018 Ave L 1/2 Unit 3, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 1
payment $625/mo.

1415 15th St

1415 15th St, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 4
payment $2000/mo.

1302-1320 20th St

1302-1320 20th St, Huntsville, Texas 77340

bed 1
payment $800/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

Ridgewood West Apartments

2830 Lake Rd, Huntsville, Texas 77340

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Walker 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 Walker County, Texas
$22.54/hour
$15.29 (+211%) more than Texas minimum wage and $15.29 (+211%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Walker 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 Walker County, Texas.

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

How many renters live in Walker County, Texas?

The County of Walker County has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 31.32 percent of the population living in Walker County.

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

There are an estimated housing units in the Walker County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Walker County, Texas, there are 0.97 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Walker County?

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

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Walker County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
952 2,723 3,653 2,791 774
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Walker County

A large number of apartments in Walker 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 Walker County

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $807 to $2,019. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $807
One BR $1,035
Two BR $1,190
Three BR $1,441
Four BR $2,019
2024 Fair Market Rents in Walker County, Texas

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Walker 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 553 58 percent
One BR 2,350 86 percent
Two BR 2,279 62 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Walker County, Texas

How many affordable rental units are in Walker County?

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

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Walker County, Texas

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

Income Based Apartments in Walker County, Texas

Walker County features 259 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 Walker County, Texas

There are 480 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Walker County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Walker County, Texas

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Walker County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Walker County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Walker County, Texas for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,071 and $1,309.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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