Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in University Place, WA

Discover affordable housing in University Place where there are 12+ 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.

University Commons

7602 46th Street West, University Place, Washington 98466

bed 1-2
payment $940-1310/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Bergerson Terrace

5303 S ORCHARD ST, University Place, Washington 98467

bed 2-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Latitude 47

3633 Market Pl, University Place, Washington 98466

bed Studio-1
payment $1350-1550/mo.

Olympic Terrace

3656-3662 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, Washington 98466

bed 2
payment $1750/mo.

Stonepointe University Place

3806 78th Avenue Ct W, University Place, Washington 98466

bed 2
payment $1966/mo.

Cirque West

7704-7718 Cirque Dr W, University Place, Washington 98467

bed 1
payment $1545/mo.

4411 76th Ave W Unit 3

4411 76th Ave W Unit 3, University Place, Washington 98466

bed 2
payment $1600/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

6133 69th Ave Ct W

6133 69th Ave Ct W, University Place, Washington 98467

bed 4
payment $3000/mo.

8004-8010 27th St W Unit 8006

8004-8010 27th St W Unit 8006, University Place, Washington 98466

bed 1
payment $1295/mo.

7616 37th St W

7616 37th St W, University Place, Washington 98466

bed 3
payment $2750/mo.

Valley View Apartments

5406 57th Street Ct W, University Place, Washington 98467

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait

Hidden Hills

3214 72nd Avenue Ct W, University Place, Washington 98466

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

How To Identify Affordable Housing in University Place, Washington

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 University Place, Washington
$37.63/hour
$21.35 (+131%) more than Washington minimum wage and $30.38 (+419%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About University Place, Washington Affordable Housing ↓

What HUD offices serve University Place, Washington?

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), Public Housing programs for University Place, Washington.

Go to the Washington Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near University Place.

How many renters live in University Place, Washington?

The City of University Place has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 37.25 percent of the population living in University Place.

What is the rental market like in University Place, Washington?

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

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in University Place?

The rental vacancy rate in University Place 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 University Place for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in University Place
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
161 1,606 2,916 791 206
Occupied Rental Units by Size in University Place

A large number of apartments in University Place 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 University Place

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,430 to $3,236. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $1,430
One BR $1,603
Two BR $1,987
Three BR $2,800
Four BR $3,236
2024 Fair Market Rents in University Place, Washington

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in University Place?

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 122 76 percent
One BR 1,128 70 percent
Two BR 1,082 37 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in University Place, Washington

How many affordable rental units are in University Place?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in University Place, Washington including the following:

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Tracked Units by Federal Program in University Place, Washington

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

Income Based Apartments in University Place, Washington

University Place features 12 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 University Place, Washington

There are 374 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in University Place.

Housing Choice Vouchers in University Place, Washington

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay University Place landlords $800 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in University Place.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in University Place, Washington for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,788 and $2,186.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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