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Discover affordable housing in Springfield where there are 66+ 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.
440 S New Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65806
bed1-2
2540 North Delaware , Springfield, Missouri 65803
bed1-3
accessibilityAccessible
2645 W Delmar St, Springfield, Missouri 65802
bed1-3
3902 W. Helen Street, Springfield, Missouri 65802
2420 W Grand St, Springfield, Missouri 65802
bed1-2
2336 N. Bolivar Rd., Springfield, Missouri 65803
1451 E Woodland St, Springfield, Missouri 65804
2550 W Catalpa St, Springfield, Missouri 65802
730 S Wabash Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65802
1515 South Wildan, Springfield, Missouri 65804
606 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65802
1515 South Wildan Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65804
1269 E Guinevere Ct, Springfield, Missouri 65804
1250 East Lark Street, Springfield, Missouri 65804
bed1-2
711 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65806
bed1
1255 E. Chestnut Expwy, Springfield, Missouri 65802
bed1
1320 E. McClernon St, Springfield, Missouri 65803
bed2
2759 East Pythian Street, Springfield, Missouri 65802
bed2-3
250 N Hilton Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65802
bed2-3
309 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, Missouri 65806
bedStudio-3
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Springfield, Missouri
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_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment InSpringfield, Missouri
$17.44/hour
(+42%) more thanMissouri minimum wage and
$10.19(+141%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Springfield, Missouri?
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs atlocal levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within theirjurisdiction.
Housing Authority of the City of Springfield
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing programs for Springfield, Missouri.
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Springfield, Missouri.
Go to theMissouriPublic Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Springfield.
How many renters live in Springfield, Missouri?
The City of Springfield haspeople living in households.
There are renters living inrenter households in thisCity. Renters make up 54.18percent of the population living in Springfield.
What is the rental market like in Springfield, Missouri?
There are an estimated housing units in theSpringfield area. Of these, units are rentalhomes, making up percent of the housing market. Forevery renter household in Springfield, Missouri, there are1.04 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Springfield?
The rental vacancy rate in Springfield is 3 percent.This is alower than averagevacancy rate.When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as morepeoplecompete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Springfield for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Springfield
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 1,792 9,730 22,022 9,517 2,482 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Springfield
A large number of apartments in Springfield have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and youngprofessionalsespecially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Springfield
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - rangesfrom $718 to $1,434. FMRs areupdated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $718 One BR $723 Two BR $921 Three BR $1,274 Four BR $1,434 2024 Fair Market Rents in Springfield, Missouri
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Springfield?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s FairMarket Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find aqualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shortersearch 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 1,043 58 percent One BR 4,111 42 percent Two BR 11,577 53 percent Rental Units Below FMR in Springfield, Missouri
How many affordable rental units are in Springfield?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households inSpringfield, Missouri including the following: Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.Federal Program Unit Count Low Income Housing Tax Credit Public Housing Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Tracked Units by Federal Program in Springfield, Missouri
Income Based Apartments in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield features 1,768 income based apartments.Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent andutilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Springfield, Missouri
There are 2,237 rent subsidized apartments that do notprovide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Springfield.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Springfield, Missouri
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Springfield landlords$400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holdercontributes $300 towards rent inSpringfield.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Springfield, Missouri fora two-bedroom apartment is between $829 and $1,013.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.comresearch.
Affordable Housing Tip
Always check the program's income limit.
Most federal housing programs serve renters earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income (AMI), or less.
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