Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Charleston, SC
There are 52 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Charleston with roughly 4,417 assisted units — including 39 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 36 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $273 to $632 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Charleston
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Charleston
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Street Manor Public Housing | 500 | $346 | 11 mo |
| Robert Mills Manor Public Housing | 445 | $362 | 27 mo |
| Gadsden Green Homes Public Housing | 302 | $356 | 19 mo |
| Bridgeview Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 300 | $275 | — |
| Bridgeview Village LIHTC | 300 | — | — |
| Liberty Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 292 | — | — |
| Palmilla 228 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| Joseph Floyd Manor Public Housing | 156 | $307 | 26 mo |
| Single Family Units Public Housing | 125 | $632 | 11 mo |
| Brighton Place Public Housing | 100 | $375 | 18 mo |
| E M B E Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $528 | — |
| Waters at West Ashley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $273 | — |
| Ashley Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | $428 | — |
| Ansonborough Housing Corporation PB Section 8 | 77 | $406 | — |
| The Palace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Grandview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Shady Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| The Shires Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| James Lewis, Jr. Eastside LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Radcliffe Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| St James §202 Senior | 61 | $421 | — |
| Grand Oak Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Enston Home LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Bulls Creek LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
| Sherman House PB Section 8 | 55 | $401 | — |
| Marsh View Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Cannon Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Charleston King Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Harbor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| King's Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Canterbury House East §202 Senior | 46 | $407 | — |
| Pinecrest Greene LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| 670 King St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Rutledge Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| North Central Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| S C Model I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Canterbury House West PB Section 8 | 20 | $364 | — |
| Nunan Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Westover Apartments, Inc. PB Section 8 | 20 | $342 | — |
| Mayflower Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Historic East Side Neighborhood Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
| Secessionville PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Pinebrook of Charleston §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Mary & South St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| 21 Amherst St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| 3 Hamden St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Chaston Housing Opportunities §811 | 3 | — | — |
| 16 1/2 Morris St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 1505 Staffordshire Dr LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 1537 W Robinhood Dr LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 16 Kracke St LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
| 75 Spring St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Charleston (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 300 | $275 | — |
| Liberty Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 292 | — | — |
| Palmilla 228 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 228 | — | — |
| E M B E Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $528 | — |
| Waters at West Ashley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $273 | — |
| Ashley Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | $428 | — |
| Ansonborough Housing Corporation PB Section 8 | 77 | $406 | — |
| The Palace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Grandview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Shady Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| The Shires Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Radcliffe Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Grand Oak Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 59 | — | — |
| Enston Home LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Sherman House PB Section 8 | 55 | $401 | — |
Public housing developments in Charleston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting Street Manor Public Housing | 500 | $346 | 11 mo |
| Robert Mills Manor Public Housing | 445 | $362 | 27 mo |
| Gadsden Green Homes Public Housing | 302 | $356 | 19 mo |
| Joseph Floyd Manor Public Housing | 156 | $307 | 26 mo |
| Single Family Units Public Housing | 125 | $632 | 11 mo |
| Brighton Place Public Housing | 100 | $375 | 18 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Charleston
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview Village LIHTC | 300 | — | — |
| James Lewis, Jr. Eastside LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Bulls Creek LIHTC | 57 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Charleston County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Charleston County: studio $1,557, 1-BR $1,630, 2-BR $1,787, 3-BR $2,222, 4-BR $2,562.
Full FMR table for Charleston County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Charleston
- 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
- Johns Island, SC
- N Charleston, SC
- North Charleston, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
- Anderson, SC
- Rock Hill, SC
- Florence, SC
- Sumter, SC
- Summerville, SC
- Beaufort, SC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.