Elmhurst, Queens
HASA Apartments in Elmhurst
No landlord in Elmhurst lists HASA by name today. Here is what is available nearby and within the HASA limit. The 2026 maximum rent runs from $2,646 for a studio to $3,811 for a three-bedroom.
- HASA in Elmhurst
- 0
- HASA in Queens
- 19
- 1BR limit
- $2,762
- 2BR limit
- $3,058
HASA apartments elsewhere in Queens
Landlords in the rest of Queens who list HASA by name.
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Living in Elmhurst, Queens
Elmhurst is one of NYC's most diverse neighborhoods with large Chinese, Filipino, and Latin American populations. Queens Center Mall anchors the commercial district, and the area offers good transit and relatively affordable housing.
Transit Access
Elmhurst Ave, Grand Ave - Newtown, Woodhaven Blvd
Commute to Midtown
30 minutes
Housing Types
Apartment buildings, attached homes, some co-ops
Voucher Housing
Mix of apartment buildings and attached homes, some buildings work with voucher programs
2026 voucher rent limits in Queens
Studio
$2,646
1 Bed
$2,762
2 Bed
$3,058
3 Bed
$3,811
Nearby Landmarks
Queens Center Mall • Elmhurst Park • St. James Episcopal Church • Newtown High School
HASA rents in Elmhurst right now
No active listings tagged HASA were recorded in this snapshot for Elmhurst.
Where Queens does have active HASA listings: Far Rockaway (13), Jamaica (5).
Renting with HASA in Elmhurst: the short version
- 1Enroll through ServiceLine. Everything starts with HASA ServiceLine at 718-557-1399, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
- 2Get your medical and income paperwork in. Your medical provider documents the HIV or AIDS diagnosis.
- 3Work with your caseworker. HASA assigns you a caseworker at one of its centers, which are located in all five boroughs.
- 4Search at or under the HASA rent level. HASA generally will not approve an apartment priced above its rent guideline for your household size, so filter by rent before you schedule viewings.
- 5Inspection and approval. When you find a unit, your caseworker inspects it.
- 6Payments start. HASA pays the landlord directly, twice a month.
The full walkthrough, what the program pays, and who to call are on the HASA apartments in Queens page. Related guides: How to apply for HASA, step by step, How much HASA pays for rent in 2026, The complete HASA guide.
HASA rent limits
- Studio
- $2,646
- 1BR
- $2,762
- 2BR
- $3,058
- 3BR
- $3,811
- 4BR
- $4,111
- 5BR
- $4,728
HASA publishes its own rent guidelines (HRA Special Services Rent Payment Guidelines, effective September 10, 2025). The same amounts apply in every NYC neighborhood, including Elmhurst.
HASA in Elmhurst: common questions
Are there HASA apartments available in Elmhurst?
No active listing in Elmhurst names HASA today. VoucherMatch has 19 in the rest of Queens, and you can ask for an email when one posts here.
What is the maximum rent for HASA in Elmhurst?
HASA rent limits are the same across NYC: Studio $2,646, 1BR $2,762, 2BR $3,058, 3BR $3,811.
How do I apply for a HASA apartment in Elmhurst?
Open a listing and send the landlord a message or an application through VoucherMatch. It is free. Have your HASA paperwork ready, because landlords usually ask for it first.
Who qualifies for HASA rental assistance in Elmhurst?
Any NYC resident diagnosed with HIV or AIDS can enroll in HASA, and since 2016 no symptoms are required. Rental assistance and cash benefits also require household income under 200% of the federal poverty level. The rules are the same in all five boroughs.
Is there a waitlist for HASA?
No. HASA has no waitlist or lottery. Eligibility is medical and financial, and enrollment is open year-round through ServiceLine.
Can I rent an apartment priced above the HASA maximum?
Generally no. HASA approves apartments within its rent guidelines for your household size. Exceptions need documented extenuating circumstances and go through your caseworker.
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