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Essential Housing in Austin, TX

To apply for an affordable apartment, please fill out this application.


Comfortable Affordable Living

Through our Affordable Housing Program, eligible individuals and families can benefit from reduced rental rates, making it easier to access the housing they need. Our community offers a range of floor plans and amenities to suit your lifestyle, whether you're looking for a cozy studio or a spacious four-bedroom apartment.

Are you a Qualified Applicant?

Minimum Gross income to qualify is 2.5 times the amount of the monthly rent. income limit is per household. Please contact the leasing office with your percentage category for availability and rental rates. The limits can increase based on household size. 

A table showing income limits for a household of one at different percentiles.

How Can I Qualify?

  • Income Verification Items
  • Complete Application (above) for all parties 18 years of age or older
  • Additional documents may be required
    $50 application fee per applicant and $200 admin fee per application are required

Contact Us for Additional Information!

*Disclaimer: Our Affordable Housing Program is monitored and audited by the City of Austin Housing Authority.

A1 Affordable

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 560 Sq. Ft.

Estimated Monthly Cost

Total Monthly Leasing Price $1,261.50

Variable and usage-based costs not included

Base rent from $1,249.00/mo for 12 months

A2 Affordable

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 567 Sq. Ft.

Estimated Monthly Cost

Total Monthly Leasing Price $1,277.50

Variable and usage-based costs not included

Base rent from $1,265.00/mo for 12 months

A5 Affordable

  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 656 Sq. Ft.

B1 Affordable

  • 2 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 703 Sq. Ft.

Estimated Monthly Cost

Total Monthly Leasing Price $1,385.50

Variable and usage-based costs not included

Base rent from $1,373.00/mo for 12 months

B2 Affordable

  • 2 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 735 Sq. Ft.

B4 Affordable

  • 2 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 850 Sq. Ft.

Estimated Monthly Cost

Total Monthly Leasing Price $1,587.50

Variable and usage-based costs not included

Base rent from $1,575.00/mo for 12 months

B5 Affordable

  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 916 Sq. Ft.

B6 Affordable

  • 2 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 927 Sq. Ft.

D1 Affordable

  • 4 Bed
  • 2 Bath
  • 1,220 Sq. Ft.

E1 Affordable

  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 399 Sq. Ft.

Estimated Monthly Cost

Total Monthly Leasing Price $990.50

Variable and usage-based costs not included

Base rent from $978.00/mo for 12 months