Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Clarksville, TN
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Clarksville with roughly 1,996 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $273 to $356 per month. Median reported wait: about 12 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Clarksville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Clarksville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Homes Public Housing | 256 | $294 | 14 mo |
| Summit Heights Public Housing | 246 | $297 | 9 mo |
| South Central Village Apts of Clark PB Section 8 | 133 | $356 | — |
| Cumberland Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Orchard Park Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Ramblewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | $273 | — |
| Orchard Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Needmore Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Fieldstone Village LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Miller Town Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Montgomery Commons Apartments LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Concord Gardents Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Crossland Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Vinings at Greencastle LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Clarksville Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Sunset Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $291 | — |
| Crossland Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Old Oak Plains LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Amber Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Mcaullife Apartments §811 | 14 | $318 | — |
| Meriwether Lewis Group Home PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Walnut Grove Supportive Housing §811 | 3 | — | — |
| Chapel Street Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
| Hinton Road Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Clarksville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Village Apts of Clark PB Section 8 | 133 | $356 | — |
| Cumberland Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 132 | — | — |
| Orchard Park Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Ramblewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | $273 | — |
| Orchard Park Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Needmore Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Miller Town Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Crossland Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Vinings at Greencastle LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Clarksville Heights Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Sunset Village Apartments PB Section 8 | 64 | $291 | — |
| Crossland Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Amber Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Meriwether Lewis Group Home PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Clarksville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Homes Public Housing | 256 | $294 | 14 mo |
| Summit Heights Public Housing | 246 | $297 | 9 mo |
| Chapel Street Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Clarksville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldstone Village LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Montgomery Commons Apartments LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Concord Gardents Apts LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Old Oak Plains LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Hinton Road Sfd LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Montgomery County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Montgomery County: studio $1,090, 1-BR $1,094, 2-BR $1,346, 3-BR $1,871, 4-BR $2,258.
Full FMR table for Montgomery County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Clarksville
- 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
- Memphis, TN
- Nashville, TN
- Knoxville, TN
- Chattanooga, TN
- Johnson City, TN
- Madison, TN
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Jackson, TN
- Kingsport, TN
- Cleveland, TN
- Lebanon, TN
- Gallatin, TN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.