Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Alexandria, LA
There are 30 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Alexandria with roughly 1,842 assisted units — including 28 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 27 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $301 to $355 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Alexandria
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Alexandria
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cambridge Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 392 | — | — |
| Harmony Garden Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Chateau Deville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Our Lady's Manor PB Section 8 | 104 | $355 | — |
| England Apartments PB Section 8 | 98 | $314 | — |
| Hickory Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| River Bend Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Gates at Riverchase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Stratfford Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Magnolia Crossing Rad LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Rapides Senior Living LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Carlyle Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Hideaway Crossing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| England Drive Sf Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Goldonna Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Enterprise Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Pecan Grove I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Hideaway Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Oakmont Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | — | — |
| River Bend Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| River Bend Subdivision Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| River Bend Subdivision Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Lawson Heights I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lawson Heights Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lawson Heights Subdivision Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lawson Heights Subdivision Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Pin Oak Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Silver Leaf Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| River Bend Subdivision Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Alexandria Voa Living Cntr §811 | 18 | $301 | — |
Section 8 apartments in Alexandria (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cambridge Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 392 | — | — |
| Harmony Garden Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| Chateau Deville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 160 | — | — |
| Our Lady's Manor PB Section 8 | 104 | $355 | — |
| England Apartments PB Section 8 | 98 | $314 | — |
| Hickory Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| River Bend Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Gates at Riverchase LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Stratfford Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Magnolia Crossing Rad LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Carlyle Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Hideaway Crossing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| England Drive Sf Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Goldonna Subdivision LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Enterprise Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Alexandria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapides Senior Living LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Rapides Parish Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rapides Parish: studio $728, 1-BR $780, 2-BR $994, 3-BR $1,342, 4-BR $1,523.
Full FMR table for Rapides Parish →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Alexandria
- 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
- Ball, LA
- Pineville, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Shreveport, LA
- Monroe, LA
- Lafayette, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Bossier City, LA
- Ruston, LA
- Natchitoches, LA
- Marrero, LA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.