Glenville · 44106
The Davis II
10526 Churchill Avenue
- Apartments
- 70 income-restricted · 2 bedrooms to 3 bedrooms
- Rent
- $1,319 to $1,506 a month
- Applying
- Taking waiting-list applications at the building
Low Income Apartments in Cleveland, OH
7 new affordable apartment buildings in Cleveland with 377 income-restricted apartments. Each has a guide with its rents, the income it accepts and how it takes applications.
Updated · By the VoucherMatch Editorial Team
- Places to apply
- 7
- Income-restricted apartments
- 377
- Rents from
- $1,045/mo
- 1 leasing when checked
- Market 1-bedroom (FY2027)
- $1,050
- HUD Fair Market Rent
New affordable buildings in Cleveland
Income-restricted buildings finished recently or still being built, each with a guide.
7 places in Cleveland.
- Waiting listNew building
- Under constructionNew building
Hough · 44106
Hough Senior Living
8910 Hough Avenue
- Apartments
- 55 income-restricted
- Rent
- Rents not published; 60% ceiling $1,181 a month
- Applying
- Under construction; completion expected early 2027
- Leasing nowNew building
Buckeye-Woodhill · 44104
Woodhill Station East
9615 Buckeye Road
- Apartments
- 54 income-restricted of 64 · 1 bedroom to 2 bedrooms
- Rent
- $1,045 to $1,320 a month
- Applying
- Leasing now, with a waiting list at the building
- Under constructionNew building
Clark-Fulton · 44113
Hub 27
2500 West 27th Street
- Apartments
- 53 income-restricted
- Rent
- Rents not published; 60% ceilings from $1,181 a month
- Applying
- Under construction; first move-ins expected spring 2027
- Under constructionNew building
Detroit Shoreway · 44102
Karam Senior Living
7918 Detroit Avenue
- Apartments
- 51 income-restricted · Studio to 2 bedrooms
- Rent
- Rent set by income through CMHA vouchers
- Applying
- Under construction; CMHA waiting list not open yet
- Waiting listNew building
Bellaire-Puritas · 44135
Puritas Senior Apartments
14410 Puritas Avenue
- Apartments
- 48 income-restricted
- Rent
- Rents not published; program ceilings from $559 a month
- Applying
- Waiting list open, for people 55 and older
- New building
Clark-Fulton · 44109
Arch at Saint Michael
3146 Scranton Road
- Apartments
- 46 income-restricted · 1 bedroom
- Rent
- Rent set by income, about 30% of it
- Applying
- Fully leased; not taking applications
Income limits in Cuyahoga County (FY2026)
Each new building sets its own income range, given in its guide. HUD’s limits for the county are the yardstick most of them are measured against.
- 1 person
- $36,750
- 2 people
- $42,000
- 4 people
- $52,500
Very low income limit (50% of the area median), yearly, before taxes.
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| Household | 30%Extremely low (30%) | 50%Very low (50%) | 80%Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,050 | $36,750 | $58,800 |
| 2 people | $25,200 | $42,000 | $67,200 |
| 3 people | $28,350 | $47,250 | $75,600 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,500 | $84,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,700 | $90,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,900 | $97,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,100 | $104,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
Source: HUD FY2026 income limits. Income is gross annual income for the whole household; the property verifies it when your name comes up on the waiting list.
Voucher-friendly listings in Cleveland
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Have a Section 8 voucher instead?
A Housing Choice Voucher works the other way round: the assistance follows you, and you rent from a private landlord who accepts it. Browse voucher-friendly listings in Cleveland, or see Section 8 rent limits and housing authorities in Cuyahoga County. Open voucher waiting lists are on the Section 8 waiting lists page.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is there a housing lottery for affordable apartments in Cleveland?
- No. Cleveland does not run a citywide lottery or application portal. Each building takes applications through its own property manager and keeps its own waiting list.
- How do I apply for a new affordable apartment in Cleveland?
- Apply to the building's leasing office, usually through the building's own website. Apartments owned by CMHA or tied to a CMHA project-based voucher are filled from CMHA waiting lists through its applicant portal.
- Do new affordable buildings in Cleveland take Section 8?
- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency says owners of tax-credit buildings cannot refuse an applicant solely for holding a Housing Choice Voucher. CMHA must approve the proposed rent and tenancy, including the utility allowance and your share of the rent. A payment standard alone does not establish approval.
- How much does a Section 8 voucher cover in Cleveland?
- It depends on the ZIP code. Under the CMHA payment standards in effect since January 1, 2026, the one-bedroom standard runs from $915 to $1,796 a month across the ZIP codes CMHA lists.
- What is the income limit for affordable apartments in Cleveland?
- At 60% of area median income, the 2026 limit in Cuyahoga County is $44,100 for one person and $63,000 for four, effective May 1, 2026. Buildings also have apartments at other income levels, each with its own limit.
- Is the Cleveland Section 8 waiting list open?
- As of October 5, 2026, CMHA's website says it accepts preliminary Housing Choice Voucher applications year-round and selects applicants through lotteries from that pool.