Low Income Apartments in Philadelphia, PA

Low income apartments in Philadelphia by ZIP code

33 ZIP codes have a place to apply. Pick one to see only its places in the list and on the map.

• ZIP 1913912
• ZIP 191049
• ZIP 191318
• ZIP 191077
• ZIP 191217
• ZIP 191237
• ZIP 191405
• ZIP 191445
• ZIP 191164
• ZIP 191324
• ZIP 191434
• ZIP 191033
• ZIP 191223
• ZIP 191243
• ZIP 191333
• ZIP 191413
• ZIP 191463
• ZIP 191533

All 114 places in Philadelphia, by ZIP code

Open a ZIP code for the name, address and office number of every place in it.

Who each property in Philadelphia serves

HUD records who each property was built for. Pick a group to see only those places in the list.

• Low income family apartments in Philadelphia

  No age requirement. Apartment size is matched to household size.

  Show the 28 properties ↑

• Low income senior apartments in Philadelphia

  Age-restricted: usually 62 and older, 55 and older at some tax-credit properties.

  Show the 77 properties ↑Senior apartments in Philadelphia: age rules, rent and how to apply →

• Senior and family properties in Philadelphia

  HUD lists these as serving a mix of seniors, people with disabilities and families.

  Show the 8 properties ↑

• Apartments for people with disabilities in Philadelphia

  Set aside for households that include an adult with a disability.

  Show the 1 property ↑

How income-based apartments in Philadelphia work

Income limits in Philadelphia County (FY2026)

HUD-assisted properties generally use the very low income limit (the middle column); the applicable rule depends on the program. For project-based Section 8, at least 40% of assisted units becoming available in a fiscal year must go to extremely low income households (24 CFR 5.653). Confirm the offered apartment's program and limit with its office.

1 person

$42,950

2 people

$49,100

4 people

$61,350

Very low income limit (50% of the area median), yearly, before taxes.

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.

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  $1,300/mo

  2 bed · 1 bath

  6109 Market ST

  Haddington, Philadelphia, PA 19139

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  $2,300/mo

  3 bed · 2 bath

  1843 E Huntingdon St

  Kensington, Philadelphia, PA 19125

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  $1,900/mo

  3 bed · 2 bath

  4815 Fairmount Ave

  West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA 19139

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  $1,325/mo

  1 bed · 1 bath

  2449 S 61St St

  Paschall, Philadelphia, PA 19142

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  $1,150/mo

  1 bed · 1 bath

  2717 W Glenwood Ave

  Strawberry Mansion, Philadelphia, PA 19121

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  $2,720/mo

  2 bed · 1 bath

  871 N 23Rd St

  Fairmount, Philadelphia, PA 19130

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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 Philadelphia, or see Section 8 rent limits and housing authorities in Philadelphia County. Open voucher waiting lists are on the Section 8 waiting lists page.

More housing help in Philadelphia

• Apartments that accept Section 8 in Philadelphiaby neighborhood, ZIP code and bedroom size
• Section 8 in Philadelphia: waiting lists, rent limits and how to apply
• Housing authorities in Pennsylvaniaphone numbers, addresses and programs

Low income apartments in other cities

• Washington, DC89
• Denver, CO78
• Houston, TX75
• Atlanta, GA64
• Bronx, NY48
• Brooklyn, NY48
• New York, NY46
• Queens, NY43
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Frequently asked questions

How do I get a low income apartment in Philadelphia?

Apply directly to each property. The 114 properties on this page have rent assistance attached to the apartments, and each one keeps its own waiting list, so you can apply to several at once. Call the office, ask whether the list is open, and ask how to get an application. This is separate from applying for a Section 8 voucher at the housing authority, and you can do both.

How much is rent in income-based apartments in Philadelphia?

Tenants pay about 30% of their adjusted household income, and HUD pays the rest to the owner. The average of reporting properties' historical monthly rent-and-utilities payment figures is $382. This is an average of property records, not a current rent quote or a household-weighted city average. For comparison, HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a one-bedroom in Philadelphia County is $1,558.

What income qualifies for low income housing in Philadelphia?

Most of these properties admit households at or below the very low income limit, which is 50% of the area median for your household size. In Philadelphia County for FY2026 that is $42,950 a year for one person and $61,350 for four. Project-based Section 8 permits limited admissions above the very low income level within the low income limit (80%); ask which rule applies to the apartment’s contract (24 CFR 5.653).

Do I need a Section 8 voucher for these apartments?

No. In project-based Section 8, Section 202 and Section 811 properties the subsidy is attached to the apartment. You do not bring a voucher, and you do not keep the assistance if you move out. A voucher cannot be stacked on an apartment that is already subsidized, so if you already hold one, look for a landlord who accepts it instead.

Are there low income senior apartments in Philadelphia?

Yes. 77 of the 114 properties listed here are designated for seniors. Age and household requirements depend on each property’s program; ask its office which rules apply.