Best affordable & subsidized apartments in Houston
Picks are ranked by score and relevance to affordable & subsidized apartments, so a lower overall score can rank higher here.
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hope Housing Sakowitz | 57 | 3.8 (36) | — | Supportive housing with outdoor space |
| 2 | Royal Palms Apartments | 52 | 3.9 (17) | — | Section 8 tenants in South Houston |
| 3 | New Hope Housing Brays Crossing | 54 | 3.6 (33) | — | Community-oriented low-income & disability housing |
| 4 | Houston Housing | 33 | 5 (3) | — | Those exploring newer or lesser-reviewed options |
| 5 | 811 housing | 22 | — | — | Extremely low-income disabled renters needing coordination |
1. New Hope Housing Sakowitz
3.8 (36 reviews)score 57/100
New Hope Housing Sakowitz posts the highest composite score in this group, helped by strong recency and a completeness edge, even though review volume is still low. Residents who like it point to hospitality and outdoor privacy, though the rating itself sits at 3.8 from a modest 36 reviews.
- Outdoor space and privacy valued by residents
- Friendly, hospitable staff in many accounts
- Residents report genuinely liking living here
- Strong recency on its review activity
Watch out: Some tenants describe security lapses and slow management response to break-ins or harassment complaints.
Services: public housing authority, affordable apartments, low income housing program
2. Royal Palms Apartments
3.9 (17 reviews)score 52/100
Royal Palms accepts Section 8 Rental Assistance and keeps on-site maintenance and leasing staff, which matters for renters who need a straightforward subsidized option in South Houston. Feedback is split, with a 3.9 rating from 17 reviews reflecting both praise for staff and real concerns about upkeep.
- Accepts Section 8 Rental Assistance
- On-site maintenance and leasing staff
- Some residents call staff delightful
- Housing available specifically for low-income families
Watch out: Multiple reviews mention mold, sewage backups, and slow repairs, plus dismissive management communication.
Services: public housing authority, affordable apartments, low income housing program
3. New Hope Housing Brays Crossing
3.6 (33 reviews)score 54/100
New Hope Housing Brays Crossing stands out for community events and accessibility for disabled and low-income residents, with a fair number of reviewers calling staff welcoming and grounds secure. The 3.6 rating from 33 reviews shows this is genuinely mixed, with pest and maintenance issues pulling the score down.
- Community events and social activities
- Secure grounds cited by several reviewers
- Accessible setup for disabled residents
- Staff described as polite and understanding in many accounts
Watch out: Recurring complaints about pest infestation, including raccoons and roaches, plus cracked floors and mold.
Services: low income housing program, affordable apartments
4. Houston Housing
5 (3 reviews)score 33/100
Houston Housing carries a perfect 5.0 rating, but that's built on only 3 reviews, so treat it as a promising but unproven option rather than a settled pick. There isn't enough review history yet for a reliable read on day-to-day tenant experience.
- Perfect 5.0 average rating so far
- Positive early sentiment from the small sample available
Watch out: Very few reviews and no recency signal yet, so the rating could shift quickly as more feedback comes in.
Services: low income housing program, affordable apartments
5. 811 housing
score 22/100
811 housing focuses on project-based rental assistance paired with long-term services coordination for extremely low-income disabled residents, operating since 2012 across eight Texas metro areas including Houston. There are no individual reviews yet to verify tenant experience, so this is included on service scope rather than a track record.
- Project-based rental assistance for disabled residents
- Long-term services coordination built into the program
- Established program history dating to 2012
- Operates across multiple Texas metro areas
Watch out: No reviews are available at all, so there's no independent feedback to confirm how the program runs in practice.
Services: public housing authority, disability supportive housing, housing assistance nonprofit, low income housing program