Low Income Apartments In Washington, Indiana

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Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Washington, IN

Discover affordable housing in Washington where there are 7+ 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.

Jamestown Square of Washington

110 Jamestown Court, Washington, Indiana 47501bed 1-3payment Subsidized

Covered Bridge Apartments

569 West 150 South #100, Washington, Indiana 47501switch_access_shortcut Short Waitreal_estate_agent Accepts Voucherspayment Income Based

Cherry Tree Court Apartments

376 South 100 East , Washington, Indiana 47501switch_access_shortcut Short Waitaccessibility Accessible

Shepherd Hill Apartments

900 S Meridian St, Washington, Indiana 47501switch_access_shortcut Short Waitpayment Subsidizedaccessibility Accessible

Washington Towers

520 SE 2nd St, Washington, Indiana 47501payment Subsidized

Pines Apartments of Washington

1000 S Meridian St, Washington, Indiana 47501switch_access_shortcut Short Waitpayment Subsidizedreal_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers

Countryview Apartments Washington

2300 Countryview Dr, Washington, Indiana 47501switch_access_shortcut Short Waitpayment Subsidizedreal_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers search

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Washington, Indiana

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.

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Reported On February 23rd, 2024 by Ayat ElkaribBack to rentals ↑The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Washington, Indiana$16.63/hour$9.38 (+129%) more than Indiana minimum wage and $9.38 (+129%) more than the Federal minimum wage.Learn More About Washington, Indiana Affordable Housing ↓

What HUD offices serve Washington, Indiana?

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.Washington Housing AuthorityOperates the Public Housing programs for Washington, Indiana.Hoosier Uplands Economic Development CorporationOperates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Washington, Indiana.

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

How many renters live in Washington, Indiana?

The City of Washington has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 43.57 percent of the population living in Washington.

What is the rental market like in Washington, Indiana?

There are an estimated housing units in the Washington area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Washington, Indiana, there are 1.05 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Washington?

The rental vacancy rate in Washington 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 Washington for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Washington

Studio	One-Bedroom	Two-Bedroom	Three-Bedroom	Four+ Bedrooms
82	540	705	854	108

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Washington

A large number of apartments in Washington 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 Washington

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $669 to $1,169. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size	2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio	$669
One BR	$673
Two BR	$878
Three BR	$1,088
Four BR	$1,169

2024 Fair Market Rents in Washington, Indiana

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

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	0	100 percent
One BR	379	70 percent
Two BR	375	53 percent

Rental Units Below FMR in Washington, Indiana

How many affordable rental units are in Washington?

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

Federal Program	Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing

Tracked Units by Federal Program in Washington, Indiana

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

Income Based Apartments in Washington, Indiana

Washington features 443 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 Washington, Indiana

There are 102 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Washington.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Washington, Indiana

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Washington landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Washington.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Washington, Indiana for a two-bedroom apartment is between $790 and $966.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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