Affordable & Subsidized Apartments in Texas

This category lists 163 apartment communities and housing organizations across Texas that offer rents tied to income, government-subsidized units, or below-market housing programs. That covers a wide range: Section 8 project-based apartments, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties, public housing authority units, and privately managed complexes that set aside a portion of units for households under a certain income limit. Some serve families broadly, others focus on seniors, people with disabilities, or veterans.

What this service actually involves

Rent in these programs is usually calculated as a percentage of your household income (often around 30%) rather than a flat market rate, or it's fixed below market rate based on area median income (AMI) limits set by HUD or the state. Getting in typically means submitting an application, verifying income and household size, and often waiting on a list. Some properties handle their own waitlists, others go through a local public housing authority.

What to look for

Check the income limits and whether they match your household, ask about waitlist length (this varies enormously by city and property), confirm what utilities are included in rent, and ask directly about unit condition, maintenance response times, and any age or population restrictions. A property with a long waitlist isn't necessarily bad; it can mean it's well-run and in demand.

How we score these listings

Our ratings weigh responsiveness, transparency about eligibility and costs, condition of units and grounds, and how consistently a provider follows through on stated timelines. Full detail on how we calculate this is on our methodology page.