Fern Ridge

1309 Fern St SW, Olympia, WA 98502

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

check_circleVerified for 2022 by Connor Bailey
Rent Beds Baths SqFt
$1,064 - 1,454 per Month 1 - 3 Beds 1 - 2 Baths 605 - 998 Sq Ft

Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

Located in Olympia, WA Fern Ridge Apartments is a community where peaceful views of the surrounding forest blend with the convenience of nearby shopping, dining and entertainment. 

Whether you unwind in the sauna, entertain guests in the clubhouse, or get into gear in the fitness center, you will find plenty to do at this peaceful retreat. In home amenities, feature all white matching modern appliances including dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, carpeting living areas and laminate flooring in kitchen and bathroom. 

Just minutes away from your new home, you will enjoy popular nearby venues such as the Capital Mall, Capital Theatre, Children's Museum, Olympia Farmers market, Ellis Cove Trail and Priest Point Park.

Dave's Thoughts On Fern Ridge

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Fern Ridge does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 20/50 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 20% of its units for families and individuals earning 50% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many of these properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with very low incomes.

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Fern Ridge Amenities

  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup
  • Window Coverings
  • Refrigerator
  • Community Media Center
  • Electric Range
  • Laundry Facility
  • Individual heating and cooling systems

Units at Fern Ridge

Unit (Bd/Ba) Ft2 Rent
1x1 (1/1) 605ft2 $1,064
2x1 (2/1) 838ft2 $1,267
3x2 (3/2) 998ft2 $1,454

Income Qualification for Fern Ridge

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
AMI* 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
50% AMI for LIHTC Units $35,900 / year $41,000 / year $46,150 / year $51,250 / year $55,350 / year $59,450 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units $35,900 / year $41,000 / year $46,150 / year $51,250 / year $55,350 / year $59,450 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units $43,080 / year $49,200 / year $55,380 / year $61,500 / year $66,420 / year $71,340 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Fern Ridge

Does Fern Ridge have a waiting list?

Fern Ridge probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Fern Ridge?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

What property management company manges Fern Ridge?

Fern Ridge is managed by Targa Real Estate Services, Inc headquartered in Federal Way, Washington.

In addition to Fern Ridge, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Olympia?

In addition to Fern Ridge, we list 21 other affordable properties in Olympia. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 2046 affordable units in Olympia.

When was the Fern Ridge listing last updated?

Fern Ridge listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 08/05/2022 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.

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Evergreen Vista II

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Deschutes Cove Apartments

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Quixote Village

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Tolmie Cove

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Rent observations may change. We encourage users to verify rents and eligiblity requirements directly with the property.