Low income housing programs in South Dallas: ranked picks
South Dallas has a mix of housing options for lower-income households: privately managed apartment communities, Dallas Housing Authority properties, Section 8 voucher sites, and community organizations that help with placement and support services. The picks below are ordered using our methodology, which weighs review volume, recency, and sentiment alongside star rating, so a well-reviewed, consistently praised property can outrank one with a higher average score but thinner or more mixed feedback.
Options here range from large multi-unit apartment communities near bus lines to smaller, owner-run properties and specialized programs like individual cottage units for people transitioning out of homelessness. Some listings are direct housing providers, others (like TR Hoover CDC and Dallas Housing Authority) are the organizations and agencies that manage vouchers, applications, or community support alongside housing.
7 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakwood Place Apartment Homes | 64 | 3.9 (115) | — | Families needing fast approval |
| 2 | TR Hoover CDC | 64 | 4.6 (17) | — | Community support and youth programs |
| 3 | Pitre Housing | 59 | 5 (9) | — | Small, owner-managed housing |
| 4 | Buckeye Trails Commons - DHA Residential Communities | 55 | 4.1 (40) | — | Section 8 voucher housing |
| 5 | The Cottages at Hickory Crossing | 52 | 4.3 (18) | — | Formerly homeless or disabled individuals |
| 6 | Dallas Housing Authority | 52 | 4.2 (15) | — | Section 8 and HUD-backed programs |
| 7 | MKB Community Living LLC | 33 | 5 (1) | — | Not enough data yet |
Ranked picks
Oakwood Place Apartment Homes
score 64/100Reviewers highlight quick move-ins and a helpful leasing team, though pest issues and unresolved maintenance complaints pull the score down.
TR Hoover CDC
score 64/100Praised for afterschool care, mentoring, and a family-centered approach, with only an isolated complaint about front desk manners.
Pitre Housing
score 59/100All nine reviews are five stars, with residents pointing to the Pitres' hands-on care and a clean, safe environment.
Buckeye Trails Commons - DHA Residential Communities
score 55/100Offers a quiet, clean setting for families and seniors, but slow callbacks and poor office communication are recurring gripes.
The Cottages at Hickory Crossing
score 52/100Private cottage units with 24-hour security and included utilities stand out, aimed at helping residents reintegrate into stable housing.
Dallas Housing Authority
score 52/100Holds HUD High Performer status and has placed people successfully, though recent reviews describe long delays and hard-to-reach staff.
MKB Community Living LLC
score 33/100Only one review so far, so there isn't enough feedback to say much about what living here is like.