Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Albuquerque, NM
There are 132 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Albuquerque with roughly 10,898 assisted units — including 24 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 91 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $263 to $445 per month. Median reported wait: about 51 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Albuquerque
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Albuquerque
Section 8 apartments in Albuquerque (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arioso Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 265 | — | — |
| St. Anthony Plaza PB Section 8 | 171 | $436 | — |
| La Resolana Apartments PB Section 8 | 166 | $390 | — |
| Encino House East PB Section 8 | 164 | $348 | — |
| Mountain View Iii Apartments PB Section 8 | 124 | $318 | — |
| Brentwood Gardens Apts. PB Section 8 | 122 | $365 | — |
| Ladera Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 114 | — | — |
| Sandia Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | $343 | — |
| Mountain View Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $319 | — |
| Solar Villa Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $330 | — |
| Copper Terrace PB Section 8 | 80 | $332 | — |
| Montgomery Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $339 | — |
| Nuevo Atrisco Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Plaza David Chavez PB Section 8 | 75 | $315 | — |
| Rio Vista Apts. PB Section 8 | 75 | $346 | — |
Public housing developments in Albuquerque
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Lafayette La Plata Public Housing | 989 | $366 | 41 mo |
| Fifth & Fruit Public Housing | 224 | $387 | 53 mo |
| Gibson & Constitution Public Housing | 118 | $445 | 53 mo |
| Sunset Gardens-60th St Nw Public Housing | 103 | $357 | 48 mo |
| Morris Pennsylvania Copper Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Albuquerque
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View I LIHTC | 316 | — | — |
| Ventana Ranch Apts LIHTC | 288 | — | — |
| Villa Hermosa Apts LIHTC | 288 | — | — |
| Alta Vista Apts LIHTC | 270 | — | — |
| Sun Pointe Park LIHTC | 260 | — | — |
| Sunpointe Park Apts LIHTC | 259 | — | — |
| Canon de Arrowhead LIHTC | 244 | — | — |
| Valle de Atrisco Family Apartments LIHTC | 240 | — | — |
| Sandpiper Apts LIHTC | 239 | — | — |
| Aztec Village LIHTC | 228 | — | — |
| Desert Willow Apts LIHTC | 224 | — | — |
| Manzano Mesa Apts LIHTC | 224 | — | — |
| Arroyo Villas Apts LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Valencia Court Apts LIHTC | 188 | — | — |
| Lafayette Square LIHTC | 187 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bernalillo County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bernalillo County: studio $1,009, 1-BR $1,185, 2-BR $1,464, 3-BR $2,036, 4-BR $2,399.
Full FMR table for Bernalillo County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Albuquerque
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Santa Fe, NM
- Las Cruces, NM
- Gallup, NM
- Clovis, NM
- Rio Rancho, NM
- Hobbs, NM
- Roswell, NM
- Las Vegas, NM
- Farmington, NM
- Carlsbad, NM
- Bernalillo, NM
- Deming, NM
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.