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Discover affordable housing in Bronx County where there are 750+ 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.
55 Richman Plaza, New York City, New York 10453
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165 Lott Avenue and 645 Thatford Avenue, New York City, New York 11212
2550 Third Ave., New York City, New York 10454
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2064 Boston Road, New York City, New York 10460
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payment$1002/mo.
411 E 178th St., New York City, New York 10457
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222 E. 44th St., New York City, New York 10017
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553 W 30th St., New York, New York 10001
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787 E 149th St, New York City, New York 10455
1450 Plimpton St., New York City, New York 10452
65 W 96th St, New York City, New York 10025
4-21 27th Ave, New York City, New York 11102
350 Saint Anns Ave, New York City, New York 10454
Multiple Addresses, New York City, New York 10039
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302 East 2nd Street,, New York City, New York 10009
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2885 Marion Ave, New York City, New York 10458
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1950 Prospect Ave, New York City, New York 10457
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2311 Tiebout Avenue, Bronx, New York 10458
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1060 Rev James A Polite Avenue, New York City, New York 10459
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2065 Walton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10453
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2089 Arthur Avenue, New York City, New York 10457
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How To Identify Affordable Housing in Bronx County, New York
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 |
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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 InBronx County, New York
$52.12/hour
(+247%) more thanNew York minimum wage and
$44.87(+619%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Bronx County, New York?
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.
New York City Housing Authority
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing, Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), Mainstream Voucher programs for Bronx County, New York.
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Bronx County, New York.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Family Self-Sufficiency, Homeownership programs for Bronx County, New York.
Go to theNew YorkPublic Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Bronx County.
How many renters live in Bronx County, New York?
The County of Bronx County haspeople living in households.
There are renters living inrenter households in thisCounty. Renters make up 75.05percent of the population living in Bronx County.
What is the rental market like in Bronx County, New York?
There are an estimated housing units in theBronx County area. Of these, units are rentalhomes, making up percent of the housing market. Forevery renter household in Bronx County, New York, there are1.03 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Bronx County?
The rental vacancy rate in Bronx County is 2 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 Bronx County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Bronx County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 42,877 144,433 152,150 68,852 10,245 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Bronx County
A large number of apartments in Bronx County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and youngprofessionalsespecially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Bronx County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - rangesfrom $2,386 to $3,700. FMRs areupdated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $2,386 One BR $2,451 Two BR $2,752 Three BR $3,434 Four BR $3,700 2024 Fair Market Rents in Bronx County, New York
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Bronx County?
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 32,143 75 percent One BR 98,549 68 percent Two BR 81,089 53 percent Rental Units Below FMR in Bronx County, New York
How many affordable rental units are in Bronx County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households inBronx County, New York 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 Mod Rehab Project-Based Rental Assistance Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Tracked Units by Federal Program in Bronx County, New York
Income Based Apartments in Bronx County, New York
Bronx County features 166,123 income based apartments.Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent andutilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Bronx County, New York
There are 103,278 rent subsidized apartments that do notprovide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Bronx County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Bronx County, New York
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Bronx County landlords$1,000 per month towards rent. The average voucher holdercontributes $400 towards rent inBronx County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Bronx County, New York fora two-bedroom apartment is between $2,477 and $3,027.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.comresearch.
Affordable Housing Tip
Check your waiting list status occasionally.
If you request it, housing agencies are required to confirm if you are still on a waiting list, and some may also state your current position.
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