Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Arlington, VA
There are 73 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Arlington with roughly 8,481 assisted units — including 64 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 60 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $335 to $992 per month.
73
assisted properties
8,481
subsidized units
$664
typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Arlington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Arlington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Ballston Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 512 | — | — |
| Gates of Ballston LIHTCPB Section 8 | 464 | — | — |
| Lenox Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | 385 | — | — |
| Woodbury Park LIHTC | 364 | — | — |
| Claridge House PB Section 8 | 300 | $342 | — |
| Parc Rosslyn LIHTCPB Section 8 | 238 | — | — |
| Woodland Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 235 | $335 | — |
| Culpepper Garden I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 210 | — | — |
| Columbia Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 208 | — | — |
| Columbia Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 199 | — | — |
| Arbor Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | — | — |
| Union on Queen LIHTC | 193 | — | — |
| Quebec LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| The Carlin LIHTCPB Section 8 | 162 | — | — |
| Queens Court North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 159 | — | — |
| Westover LIHTCPB Section 8 | 153 | — | — |
| Berkeley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 137 | — | — |
| Marbella LIHTCPB Section 8 | 134 | — | — |
| Columbia Hills West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Apex West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 131 | — | — |
| Apex East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 125 | — | — |
| Arlington Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Harvey Hall LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Vpoint Clarendon LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Courthouse Crossings LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Buchanan Gardens Apt Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Patrick Henry LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Monterey LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Frederick at Courthouse LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Springs LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Clarendon Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | — | — |
| Tripod Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 103 | — | — |
| Arna Valley View LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Lockwood House PB Section 8 | 100 | $376 | — |
| Madison at Ballston Station LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Cadence LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| Columbia Hills East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| Shelton LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Buckingham Village Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Gilliam Place West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Jordan LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Queens Court South LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Gilliam Place East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | — | — |
| Shell LIHTCPB Section 8 | 83 | — | — |
| Fort Henry Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Terwilliger East Aka Post East Four LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Terwilliger West LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Arlington View Terrace East LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Larkspur LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Virginia Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Hunters Park at Cherrydale LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Culpepper Garden Iii §202 Senior | 73 | $371 | — |
| Colonial Village West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $654 | — |
| Fisher House Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Whitefield Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Culpepper Garden Ii PB Section 8 | 63 | $471 | — |
| Elmwood House PB Section 8 | 50 | $369 | — |
| Buckingham Village Parcel B LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Arlington View Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | $810 | — |
| Elmwood House §202 Senior | 47 | — | — |
| Leckey Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Knightsbridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | $572 | — |
| Macedonia LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Fisher House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Terraces at Arlington View PB Section 8 | 30 | $589 | — |
| Calvert Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Colonial Village Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | $551 | — |
| Summer Hill Apts PB Section 8 | 14 | $992 | — |
| Vaughn Ball Group Home PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Cleveland Cheshire Home PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Nelson Cheshire Home PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Roosevelt Street Group Home PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| South 7th Street Group Home PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Arlington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Ballston Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 512 | — | — |
| Gates of Ballston LIHTCPB Section 8 | 464 | — | — |
| Lenox Club LIHTCPB Section 8 | 385 | — | — |
| Claridge House PB Section 8 | 300 | $342 | — |
| Parc Rosslyn LIHTCPB Section 8 | 238 | — | — |
| Woodland Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 235 | $335 | — |
| Culpepper Garden I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 210 | — | — |
| Columbia Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 208 | — | — |
| Columbia Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 199 | — | — |
| Arbor Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 198 | — | — |
| Quebec LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | — | — |
| The Carlin LIHTCPB Section 8 | 162 | — | — |
| Queens Court North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 159 | — | — |
| Westover LIHTCPB Section 8 | 153 | — | — |
| Berkeley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 137 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Arlington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Park LIHTC | 364 | — | — |
| Union on Queen LIHTC | 193 | — | — |
| Springs LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Cadence LIHTC | 97 | — | — |
| Terwilliger East Aka Post East Four LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Terwilliger West LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Arlington View Terrace East LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Arlington County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Arlington County: studio $1,953, 1-BR $2,015, 2-BR $2,246, 3-BR $2,835, 4-BR $3,332.
Full FMR table for Arlington County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Arlington
- 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
- Richmond, VA
- Newport News, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Alexandria, VA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Chesapeake, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Portsmouth, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Hampton, VA
- Lynchburg, VA
- Woodbridge, VA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.