Chicago, IL Low Income Housing

355 low income housing apartment complexes in Chicago, Illinois.

Apartments Listed:

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Income (based) restricted housing tax credit apartments.
Section 8 apartments.
Chicago, IL Housing Authority.
Public Housing.
Non profit senior and family low income apartments.

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Low Income/Affordable Housing in Chicago, IL statistics

How does income and housing costs in Chicago compare with Illinois income averages.

Average affordable monthly apartment cost in Chicago	$502.00
State of Illinois Median Income	$112,100
State of Illinois Median Metropolitan Income	$76,800
State of Illinois Median Non-Metropolitan Income	$60,400

Chicago Neighborhoods with Low Income Housing in Illinois

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Chicago, IL Low Income Housing: 355 Active Listings

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Willa Rawls Manor Affordable Apartments

4120 S Indiana Ave Chicago, IL - 60653

Willa Rawls Manor Affordable Apartments offers 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Equal Housing Opportunity. Approved units: 123 Amenities: Laundry Facility Parking (Off Street) Most apartments these days have waiting lists. We provide this listing so you can contact them directly at the ...

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South of the Yards Affordable Apartments

1110 W 50th Street Chicago, IL - 60609

Low Income/Affordable units: 48 Most apartments these days have waiting lists, contact them directly at the number provided to see if you qualify to live there and check availability. If you find this listing is no longer low income, or the contact information is incorrect contact us using the ...

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6920 South Crandon Affordable Apartments

6920 S Crandon Ave Chicago, IL - 60649

Low Income/Affordable units: 65 Most apartments these days have waiting lists, contact them directly at the number provided to see if you qualify to live there and check availability. If you find this listing is no longer low income, or the contact information is incorrect contact us using the ...

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Evergreen Terrace Affordable Apartments

425 W Evergreen Av Chicago, IL - 60610

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

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Park Shore East Cooperative Affordable Apartments

6200-10 S Harper S Chicago, IL - 60637

Low Income/Affordable units: 148 Amenities: Elevator Heating Kitchen Most apartments these days have waiting lists, contact them directly at the number provided to see if you qualify to live there and check availability. If you find this listing is no longer low income, or the contact in ...

Income Limits in Chicago, Illinois. Cook County, IL Income Limits Summary*

Income Limit Area		Cook County
Median Income		$112,100
Income Limit Category		Very Low (50%) Income Limits	Extremely Low Income Limits
Person(s) In Family	1	$39,250	$23,555
	2	$44,850	$26,920
	3	$50,450	$30,285
	4	$56,050	$33,650
	5	$60,550	$36,342

* Important: Your income, and income limit category, is needed to apply to most of the apartments on our list.

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Nicole Needs Help

Recently widowed single mother screaming for HELP!

Woke up one morning happily married, went to sleep one morning, widowed and forced to be a single mother, not by choice. to incomes were better than one and a lot easier now it’s a new way of lyrics unfortunately, in the process we lost our home. N...

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Single mother of 3

Single mother trying to get into a home I have 3 kids we've been staying from home to home with friends or family it's been difficult to get approved anywhere and all i really want is for my babies to have there own rooms run around and be ...

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Single Mother of 2 girls in need of housing

I'm a single mother of 2 girls (9yo & 5yo) and is in need of housing. I currently stay in a hotel from time to time when I have the funds. I've lost possession of my only transportation so I walk where I need to go. I have a couple of h...

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Waiting Lists

Most low income apartments have waiting lists. Some of these lists can take years until you can be called for openings. The key is to try to get on as many waiting lists as possible.

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Apartment Rates

We provide current apartment rates on many listing pages. Most HUD listings do not have published rates. They are based on 30% of the renters adjustable gross income. You will need to contact the apartments to determine if you qualify for income based rent.

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