How many low income apartments are in Reston, VA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Reston with approximately 906 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Reston?

Tenant-paid rents in Reston's assisted buildings typically range from about $331 to $860 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Reston?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Reston?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Fairfax County: about $1,502/mo for one-bedroom and $1,697/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Reston, VA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Reston with roughly 906 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $331 to $860 per month.

assisted properties

906

subsidized units

$596

typical rent

—

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Reston

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Reston

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hunters Woods Fellowship House PB Section 8	222	$331	—
Cedar Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	195	$552	—
Island Walk LIHTCPB Section 8	102	—	—
Island Walk Cooperative PB Section 8	101	$860	—
Lake Anne House LIHTCPB Section 8	91	$362	—
The Green LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Apartments at North Point LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Stonegate Village LIHTCPB Section 8	46	$584	—
New Lake Anne House PB Section 8	27	$371	—

Section 8 apartments in Reston (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
Hunters Woods Fellowship House PB Section 8	222	$331	—
Cedar Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	195	$552	—
Island Walk LIHTCPB Section 8	102	—	—
Island Walk Cooperative PB Section 8	101	$860	—
Lake Anne House LIHTCPB Section 8	91	$362	—
The Green LIHTCPB Section 8	74	—	—
Apartments at North Point LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Stonegate Village LIHTCPB Section 8	46	$584	—
New Lake Anne House PB Section 8	27	$371	—

Voucher rent limits: Fairfax County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Fairfax County: studio $1,469, 1-BR $1,502, 2-BR $1,697, 3-BR $2,188, 4-BR $2,577.

Full FMR table for Fairfax County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Reston

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.