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Discover affordable housing in Lancaster where there are 39+ 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.
330 Trace Drive, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed1
payment$957/mo.
accessibilityAccessible
218 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed2
207 S. Livingston Ave., Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed2-3
188 Sells Rd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed1
132 N Cherry St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed1
332 Trace Dr, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed2-4
857 Elizabeth Dr, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed1-3
switch_access_shortcutShort Wait
accessibilityAccessible
141 Graceland Dr, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
1690 Chartwell Dr, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
1524 Monmouth dr, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
963 Prestige Blvd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
1551 N Columbus Street, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed1
245 Perry St Unit 12, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed2
payment$1025/mo.
635 E Wheeling St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed3
payment$1095/mo.
557 S Columbus St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed3
payment$1300/mo.
622 N Broad St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed1
payment$995/mo.
517 Harrison Ave Unit Apt B, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed2
payment$1100/mo.
712 Maywood Ave Unit 712, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed3
payment$1100/mo.
510 N Zane Ave Unit 510, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed2
payment$1100/mo.
622 N Broad St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
bed2
payment$995/mo.
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Lancaster, Ohio
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 InLancaster, Ohio
$24.66/hour
(+252%) more thanOhio minimum wage and
$17.41(+240%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Lancaster, Ohio?
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.
Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing programs for Lancaster, Ohio.
Go to theOhioPublic Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Lancaster.
How many renters live in Lancaster, Ohio?
The City of Lancaster haspeople living in households.
There are renters living inrenter households in thisCity. Renters make up 37.94percent of the population living in Lancaster.
What is the rental market like in Lancaster, Ohio?
There are an estimated housing units in theLancaster area. Of these, units are rentalhomes, making up percent of the housing market. Forevery renter household in Lancaster, Ohio, there are1.05 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Lancaster?
The rental vacancy rate in Lancaster is 4 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 Lancaster for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Lancaster
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 187 1,582 3,469 1,404 443 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Lancaster
A large number of apartments in Lancaster have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and youngprofessionalsespecially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Lancaster
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - rangesfrom $970 to $1,745. FMRs areupdated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $970 One BR $1,065 Two BR $1,302 Three BR $1,574 Four BR $1,745 2024 Fair Market Rents in Lancaster, Ohio
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Lancaster?
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 121 65 percent One BR 1,355 86 percent Two BR 2,757 79 percent Rental Units Below FMR in Lancaster, Ohio
How many affordable rental units are in Lancaster?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households inLancaster, Ohio including the following: Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.Federal Program Unit Count Low Income Housing Tax Credit Section 8 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 Lancaster, Ohio
Income Based Apartments in Lancaster, Ohio
Lancaster features 530 income based apartments.Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent andutilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Lancaster, Ohio
There are 717 rent subsidized apartments that do notprovide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Lancaster.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Lancaster, Ohio
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Lancaster landlords$500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holdercontributes $300 towards rent inLancaster.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Lancaster, Ohio fora two-bedroom apartment is between $1,172 and $1,432.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.comresearch.
Affordable Housing Tip
Do not pay for HUD applications.
It is against the law to charge for Section 8, Public Housing, and other HUD housing applications.
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