Charleston, SC Low Income Housing

17 low income housing apartment complexes in Charleston, South Carolina.

Apartments Listed:

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Income (based) restricted housing tax credit apartments.
Section 8 apartments.
Charleston, SC Housing Authority.
Public Housing.
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Low Income/Affordable Housing in Charleston, SC statistics

How does income and housing costs in Charleston compare with South Carolina income averages.

Average affordable monthly apartment cost in Charleston	$552.00
State of South Carolina Median Income	$105,100
State of South Carolina Median Metropolitan Income	$61,100
State of South Carolina Median Non-Metropolitan Income	$45,900

Charleston, SC Low Income Housing: 17 Active Listings

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New Orleans Gardens Apartments

1900 Hazelwood Dr Charleston, SC - 29407

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm / 4 bdrm

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St. James Place Affordable Apartments VOA

800 Affirmation Bl Charleston, SC - 29412

This is a 61 units (ONE BEDROOM) low income apartments for seniors. The government gives funds directly to this apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low income persons. Amenities: Bingo Food pantry Resident events Worship service Contact this apartment for low r ...

1 bdrm

Senior Housing

3 of 17

$100.00 Income Based

Sherman House

1635 Raoul Wallenb Charleston, SC - 29407

This is a 56 unit low income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low income persons. Contact this apartment for low rent, Senior housing apartments with subsidized government low income rates. Call (803) 571-6565 for more information ...

1 bdrm

Senior Housing

4 of 17

$600.00 Income Based

Canterbury House East

165 Market Street Charleston, SC - 29401

1 bdrm

Senior Housing

5 of 17

$500.00

E M B E Apartments

1815 Central Pk Rd Charleston, SC - 29412

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

6 of 17

Ansonborough Housing Corporation

71 Society St Charleston, SC - 29401

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm

Senior Housing

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Shady Grove Apartments for Low Income Seniors

1725 Savage Road Charleston, SC - 29407

One & two bedroom low-income apartments for rent, for seniors earning up to 50% of area median income. Amenities: Monthly calendars with events Handicap unitsFood pantry Elevators Community garden Community events Clubhouse Wellness programs Porches/balconies On-site laundry center Ceiling fa ...

Senior Housing

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Radcliffe Manor

200 Coming Street Charleston, SC - 29403

Office Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Apartment Amenities: Full Kitchen with Energy Efficient Appliances Ceiling Fans Community Amenities: Furnished Community Room On-Site Laundry Facilities Most apartments these days have waiting lists. We provide this listing so you can contact them directly at the ...

9 of 17

Secessionville Affordable Apartments

1217 Secessionvill Charleston, SC - 29412

Section 8 approved units: 9 The fair market rate for 2 bedroom apartments in this area is: $874 Most apartments these days have waiting lists. We provide this listing so you can contact them directly at the number provided to see if you can apply and qualify to live here. If you find this lis ...

Section 8

10 of 17

$650.00 Income Based $300.00 per month $250.00 Income Based

Ashley Arms Apartments

1120 Crull Dr. Charleston, SC - 29407

1 bdrm / 2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

11 of 17

$400.00 Income Based

Westover Apartments, Inc

4 Palmetto Park Dr Charleston, SC - 29407

1 bdrm

12 of 17

$800.00 per month

Charleston Housing Opportunities 1993

850 Fort Johnson R Charleston, SC - 29412

1 bdrm

13 of 17

$600.00 per year

Bridgeview Village Affordable Apartments

108 N Romney Stree Charleston, SC - 29403

Bridgeview Village is an affordable apartment community that features spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartment homes. Wide selection of features and amenities: BALCONYWASHER/DRYER HOOKUP CENTRAL HEAT AND AIR CLOSE TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON PLAYGROUND BUSINESS C ...

2 bdrm / 3 bdrm

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Mayflower Court Affordable Senior Housing

2110 Mt Pleasant S Charleston, SC - 29403

Affordable Senior Housing for Age 55+. 2 Bed 1 Bat. Tax Credit Property, Section 8 Accepted. Features: Hardwood floors Air conditioning Refrigerator Oven / range Heat - electric Most apartments these ...

Section 8
Senior Housing

15 of 17

$800.00 Income Based

Housing Authority of the City of Charleston

550 Meeting St Charleston, SC - 29403

Housing Authority of the City of Charleston provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD ...

Section 8
Income Restricted
Housing Authority
HUD Housing
Public Housing

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Pinecrest Greene

1750 Raoul Wallenb Charleston, SC - 29407

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$147.00 per month $100.00 per month

Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

2106 Mount Pleasan Charleston, SC - 29403

Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by ...

Section 8
Income Restricted
HUD Housing
Public Housing

Income Limits in Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston County, SC Income Limits Summary*

Income Limit Area		Charleston County
Median Income		$105,100
Income Limit Category		Very Low (50%) Income Limits	Extremely Low Income Limits
Person(s) In Family	1	$36,800	$22,085
	2	$42,050	$25,240
	3	$47,300	$28,395
	4	$52,550	$31,550
	5	$56,800	$34,074

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

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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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