Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Clarke County, VA

Discover affordable housing in Clarke County where there are 9+ 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.

1464 Markham St

1464 Markham St, Front Royal, Virginia 22630

bed 3
payment $1935/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

738 Bass Ave

738 Bass Ave, Front Royal, Virginia 22630

bed 5
payment $2950/mo.

321 Acton St

321 Acton St, Front Royal, Virginia 22630

bed 3
payment $2350/mo.

376 Flynn Dr

376 Flynn Dr, Front Royal, Virginia 22630

bed 3
payment $1850/mo.

81 Westminster Dr

81 Westminster Dr, Front Royal, Virginia 22630

bed 5
payment $2335/mo.

632 Midland Ave

632 Midland Ave, Front Royal, Virginia 22630

bed 3
payment $1700/mo.

1131 Kendrick Ford Rd

1131 Kendrick Ford Rd, Front Royal, Virginia 22630

bed 4
payment $1785/mo.

237 Cameron St

237 Cameron St, Berryville, Virginia 22611

bed 3
payment $1650/mo.

462 Gary Ln

462 Gary Ln, Front Royal, Virginia 22630

bed 5
payment $2635/mo.

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Clarke County, Virginia

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 Clarke County, Virginia
$38.73/hour
$26.73 (+223%) more than Virginia minimum wage and $31.48 (+434%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Clarke County, Virginia Affordable Housing ↓

How many renters live in Clarke County, Virginia?

The County of Clarke County has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 18.62 percent of the population living in Clarke County.

What is the rental market like in Clarke County, Virginia?

There are an estimated housing units in the Clarke County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Clarke County, Virginia, there are 1.01 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Clarke County?

The rental vacancy rate in Clarke County is 1 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 Clarke County for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Clarke County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
54 112 517 436 55
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Clarke County

A large number of apartments in Clarke 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 Clarke County

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,772 to $3,015. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $1,772
One BR $1,803
Two BR $2,045
Three BR $2,544
Four BR $3,015
2024 Fair Market Rents in Clarke County, Virginia

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Clarke 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 49 91 percent
One BR 81 72 percent
Two BR 401 78 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Clarke County, Virginia

How many affordable rental units are in Clarke County?

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

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Clarke County, Virginia

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

Income Based Apartments in Clarke County, Virginia

Clarke County 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 Clarke County, Virginia

There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Clarke County.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Clarke County, Virginia

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Clarke County landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Clarke County.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Clarke County, Virginia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,841 and $2,250.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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