Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Spartanburg, SC
There are 42 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Spartanburg with roughly 3,371 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 22 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $224 to $443 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Spartanburg
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Spartanburg
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sha7 Rad LIHTCPB Section 8 | 338 | — | — |
| Southside Projects LIHTCPB Section 8 | 230 | — | — |
| Lawsons Ridge LIHTC | 228 | — | — |
| Companion at Franklin Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | — | — |
| Robert Smalls PB Section 8 | 190 | $224 | — |
| Robert Smalls LIHTC | 190 | — | — |
| Archibald Rutledge Public Housing | 150 | $287 | 22 mo |
| Crescent Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $229 | — |
| Heritage Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 148 | $359 | — |
| Kensington Manor PB Section 8 | 124 | $358 | — |
| Oakview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Jc Bull Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $382 | — |
| Prince Hall Apts Public Housing | 100 | $353 | 8 mo |
| Camp Croft Courts Public Housing | 96 | $350 | 4 mo |
| 500 Northside Station LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Victoria Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $279 | — |
| Canaan Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Highland Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $229 | — |
| Harry C White Lp PB Section 8 | 56 | $443 | — |
| Summer Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Gooch/archibald Village Public Housing | 50 | $367 | 31 mo |
| The Ellington LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Cedar Springs Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Westview Terrace LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Willow Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Fremont Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | — | — |
| Liberty Square §202 Senior | 43 | $384 | — |
| Parkside at Drayton LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Highland Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| The Regency at Blackstock LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
| Willis Trace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Benchmark Homes PB Section 8 | 24 | $243 | — |
| Newport §811 | 20 | $320 | — |
| Capps Villa §811 | 14 | $361 | — |
| Country Gardens §811 | 14 | $321 | — |
| Clc Independent Living §811 | 12 | — | — |
| Clc Sugar Ridge §811 | 12 | $312 | — |
| Draymont Crossing §202 Senior | 12 | — | — |
| Clc Supported Living §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Cambridge Place Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
| Clc Accessible Living §811 | 3 | — | — |
| 150 Collins Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Spartanburg (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sha7 Rad LIHTCPB Section 8 | 338 | — | — |
| Southside Projects LIHTCPB Section 8 | 230 | — | — |
| Companion at Franklin Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | — | — |
| Robert Smalls PB Section 8 | 190 | $224 | — |
| Crescent Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | $229 | — |
| Heritage Court Apartments PB Section 8 | 148 | $359 | — |
| Kensington Manor PB Section 8 | 124 | $358 | — |
| Oakview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 106 | — | — |
| Jc Bull Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $382 | — |
| Victoria Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $279 | — |
| Canaan Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Highland Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | $229 | — |
| Harry C White Lp PB Section 8 | 56 | $443 | — |
| Summer Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
| Cedar Springs Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Spartanburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald Rutledge Public Housing | 150 | $287 | 22 mo |
| Prince Hall Apts Public Housing | 100 | $353 | 8 mo |
| Camp Croft Courts Public Housing | 96 | $350 | 4 mo |
| Gooch/archibald Village Public Housing | 50 | $367 | 31 mo |
| Cambridge Place Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Spartanburg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawsons Ridge LIHTC | 228 | — | — |
| Robert Smalls LIHTC | 190 | — | — |
| 500 Northside Station LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| The Ellington LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Westview Terrace LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Parkside at Drayton LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| The Regency at Blackstock LIHTC | 37 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Spartanburg County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Spartanburg County: studio $1,034, 1-BR $1,083, 2-BR $1,187, 3-BR $1,439, 4-BR $1,661.
Full FMR table for Spartanburg County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Spartanburg
- 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
- Boiling Springs, SC
- Cowpens, SC
- Duncan, SC
- Inman, SC
- Moore, SC
- Woodruff, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Anderson, SC
- Rock Hill, SC
- Florence, SC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.