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Discover affordable housing in Hampton where there are 70+ 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.
211 Marcella Rd, Hampton, Virginia 23666
bed1-2
payment$784-934/mo.
105 E Lakeshore Dr, Hampton, Virginia 23666
bed1-3
payment$745-1015/mo.
151 Old Buckroe Rd, Hampton, Virginia 23663
bed1-2
100 Martha Lee Dr, Hampton, Virginia 23666
bed1-2
4020 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, Virginia 23669
bed1-3
24 Salisbury Way, Hampton, Virginia 23669
bed2-3
payment$1060/mo.
1220 N. King Street, Hampton, Virginia 23669
accessibilityAccessible
215 Marcella Rd, Hampton, Virginia 23666
114 Doolittle Rd, Hampton, Virginia 23669
901 W Queen St, Hampton, Virginia 23669
bed2-3
2907 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, Virginia 23666
bed3
payment$1525/mo.
506 Homestead Ave, Hampton, Virginia 23661
bed3
payment$1750/mo.
613 Chapel St, Hampton, Virginia 23669
bed3
payment$1595/mo.
2 Woodsman Rd, Hampton, Virginia 23666
bed3
payment$2000/mo.
200 Claremont Ave Unit 105, Hampton, Virginia 23661
bed1
payment$1136/mo.
1908 Somerville Dr, Hampton, Virginia 23663
bed3
payment$1850/mo.
2907 W Mercury Blvd Unit 29, Hampton, Virginia 23666
bed3
payment$1525/mo.
14 Freda Ct, Hampton, Virginia 23666
bed3
payment$1415/mo.
607 Washington St, Hampton, Virginia 23669
bed3
payment$2000/mo.
1863 Olde Buckingham Rd, Hampton, Virginia 23669
bed3
payment$1795/mo.
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Hampton, Virginia
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 In Hampton, Virginia
$28.28/hour
(+136%) more than Virginia minimum wage and
$21.03(+290%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Hampton, Virginia Affordable Housing ↓
What HUD offices serve Hampton, Virginia?
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing programs for Hampton, Virginia.
Go to the Virginia Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Hampton.
How many renters live in Hampton, Virginia?
The City of Hampton has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 36.89 percent of the population living in Hampton.
What is the rental market like in Hampton, Virginia?
There are an estimated housing units in the Hampton area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Hampton, Virginia, there are 1.19 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Hampton?
The rental vacancy rate in Hampton is 7 percent. This is a higher than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are high it means that there are a lot of available units and rents tend to be lower.
How many rental units are in Hampton for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Hampton
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 748 4,692 10,820 7,157 2,056 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Hampton
A large number of apartments in Hampton have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Hampton
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,279 to $2,532. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $1,279 One BR $1,287 Two BR $1,493 Three BR $2,079 Four BR $2,532 2024 Fair Market Rents in Hampton, Virginia
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Hampton?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search 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 | 391 | 52 percent |
| One BR | 3,322 | 71 percent |
| Two BR | 8,103 | 75 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Hampton, Virginia
How many affordable rental units are in Hampton?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Hampton, Virginia including the following:
| 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 Hampton, Virginia
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Hampton, Virginia
Hampton features 1,045 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Hampton, Virginia
There are 1,545 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Hampton.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Hampton, Virginia
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Hampton landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Hampton.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Hampton, Virginia for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,344 and $1,642.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Affordable Housing Tip
Housing options for families with immigrants.
If the head of household is a citizen or eligible immigrant, you can still qualify for HUD programs with a citizenship requirement.
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