Low Income & Subsidized Housing in North Charleston, SC
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in North Charleston with roughly 1,535 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $304 to $468 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in North Charleston
Complete directory of subsidized housing in North Charleston
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 306 | — | — |
| Oakfield Apartments PB Section 8 | 184 | $468 | — |
| Fairwinds Apartments PB Section 8 | 168 | $405 | — |
| Osprey Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Greentree North Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | $304 | — |
| Alston Lake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Osprey Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Ivy Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| The Villas at Horizon Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Birchwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Gardens at Montague LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| West Yard Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Willow Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Rivers Place Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Joseph Paul Apartments, Inc. PB Section 8 | 44 | $335 | — |
| Filbin Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | $308 | — |
| Phoenix Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Old Park Road - 4322 a & B LIHTCPB Section 8 | 2 | — | — |
| 4328 Old Park Rd LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 306 | — | — |
| Oakfield Apartments PB Section 8 | 184 | $468 | — |
| Fairwinds Apartments PB Section 8 | 168 | $405 | — |
| Osprey Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Greentree North Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | $304 | — |
| Alston Lake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Osprey Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Ivy Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| The Villas at Horizon Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Birchwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| The Gardens at Montague LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| West Yard Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Willow Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Joseph Paul Apartments, Inc. PB Section 8 | 44 | $335 | — |
| Filbin Creek Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | $308 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Place Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
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 North 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
- Charleston, SC
- Johns Island, SC
- N 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.