Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mesa, AZ
There are 42 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mesa with roughly 4,421 assisted units — including 32 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 32 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $116 to $427 per month.
42
assisted properties
4,421
subsidized units
$272
typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Mesa
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mesa
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 312 | — | — |
| San Miguel Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 300 | — | — |
| Village at Sun Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 276 | — | — |
| Western Ib Groves LIHTCPB Section 8 | 268 | — | — |
| San Fernando Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 265 | — | — |
| Solstice of Mesa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 237 | — | — |
| Discovery Point Retirement Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 183 | — | — |
| Tierra Antigua LIHTCPB Section 8 | 174 | — | — |
| Centennial Village PB Section 8 | 153 | $427 | — |
| Temple Square Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Mesa Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Ventana Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Legacy on Main Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Palm Cove Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Alma Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 106 | $396 | — |
| Casa Mesa Apartments PB Section 8 | 99 | $371 | — |
| Desert Palms Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Sonora Vista I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Sonora Vista Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Mercy Housing Arizona I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Encore on 1st LIHTCPB Section 8 | 81 | — | — |
| Mesa Silvercrest PB Section 8 | 81 | $387 | — |
| La Mesita LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Legacy on Main LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Escobedo at Verde Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| El Rancho LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Christian Care Manor Iv §202 Senior | 64 | $280 | — |
| Escobedo at Verde Vista Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Western Sun Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $342 | — |
| Mesa Artspace Lofts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| El Rancho Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Encore on First West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Mesa Senior Village §202 Senior | 40 | $394 | — |
| Maricopa Revitalization LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Residences at Center Street Station LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| La Mesita Phase 3 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| R J Piltz Vista Bonita §811 | 17 | $366 | — |
| Crismon Cove LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Desert Esperanza §811 | 16 | $116 | — |
| Village at Oasis Park Phase 1 §811 | 13 | $394 | — |
| Pecan Tree Manor LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 10617 E. Oasis Drive (2) §811 | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mesa (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 312 | — | — |
| San Miguel Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 300 | — | — |
| Village at Sun Valley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 276 | — | — |
| Western Ib Groves LIHTCPB Section 8 | 268 | — | — |
| San Fernando Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 265 | — | — |
| Solstice of Mesa LIHTCPB Section 8 | 237 | — | — |
| Discovery Point Retirement Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 183 | — | — |
| Tierra Antigua LIHTCPB Section 8 | 174 | — | — |
| Centennial Village PB Section 8 | 153 | $427 | — |
| Temple Square Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 152 | — | — |
| Mesa Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Ventana Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Legacy on Main Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Palm Cove Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 122 | — | — |
| Alma Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 106 | $396 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mesa
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Artspace Lofts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Residences at Center Street Station LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Crismon Cove LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Pecan Tree Manor LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mesa
- 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
- Avondale, AZ
- Buckeye, AZ
- Chandler, AZ
- El Mirage, AZ
- Gilbert, AZ
- Glendale, AZ
- Guadalupe, AZ
- Peoria, AZ
- Phoenix, AZ
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Surprise, AZ
- Tempe, AZ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.