How many low income apartments are in Wendell, NC?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Wendell with approximately 425 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Wendell?

Tenant-paid rents in Wendell's assisted buildings typically range from about $355 to $404 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 Wendell?

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 Wendell?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Wake County: about $1,596/mo for one-bedroom and $1,750/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wendell, NC

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wendell with roughly 425 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $355 to $404 per month. Median reported wait: about 23 months.

assisted properties

425

subsidized units

$380

typical rent

23 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Wendell

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wendell

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Wake Co Ha Public Housing	116	$355	23 mo
Robbinwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
Alexander Place LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Sandy Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Crestfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Sunshine Development Dba Crestfield PB Section 8	40	$404	—
Cedarfield Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Cedar Spring - a Senior Living Community LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Wendell (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
Robbinwood Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	84	—	—
Alexander Place LIHTCPB Section 8	48	—	—
Sandy Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	45	—	—
Crestfield Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Sunshine Development Dba Crestfield PB Section 8	40	$404	—
Cedarfield Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Cedar Spring - a Senior Living Community LIHTCPB Section 8	20	—	—

Public housing developments in Wendell

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
Wake Co Ha Public Housing	116	$355	23 mo

Voucher rent limits: Wake County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wake County: studio $1,524, 1-BR $1,596, 2-BR $1,750, 3-BR $2,196, 4-BR $2,936.

Full FMR table for Wake County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Wendell

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.