Nashville, TN Low Income Housing

Nashville, TN Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Nashville, TN

How do I qualify for low income housing in Nashville, TN?
To qualify for low income housing in Tennessee, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Nashville, TN

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Nashville, TN, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Nashville, TN. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Nashville, Tennessee - Davidson County

Studio Apartments $1,245
One Bedroom Apartments $1,406
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,758
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,173

List of Low Income Housing in or near Nashville, TN

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) - Nashville

701 South Sixth Street
Nashville, TN - 37206
(615) 252-8400
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in...see full details
Davidson County

Radnor Towers Apartments - Affordable Community

Radnor Towers Apartments - Affordable Community - Nashville

3110 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN - 37211
(615) 832-7802
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Davidson County

Urban Housing Solutions Nashville

Urban Housing Solutions Nashville - Nashville

822 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN - 37206
(615)726-2696
Urban Housing Solutions is Nashville's largest non-profit provider of affordable housing. Affordable housing is our number one priority. Because some of our residents may need more than housing to succeed, we can also connect people with special support programs. An accessible place to live, combined with available support services in a thriving community, equals innovation plus opportunity....see full details
Davidson County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 750
800
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): water,trash
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Non Profit Apartment

Woodbine Community Organization - Nashville

222 Oriel Ave.
Nashville, TN - 37210
615-850-3453
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Davidson County

Residential Resources, - Nashville

604 Gallatin Road
Nashville, TN -
615-650-9779
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Services for Homeless Counsel...see full details
Davidson County

New Level Community Development Corporation - Nashville

1112 Jefferson Street
Nashville, TN - 37208
615-627-0347
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Davidson County

Naca (neighborhood Assistance Corporation Of America) Nashville, Tn - Nashville

3200 West End Ave.
Nashville, TN -
615-783-1696
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English...see full details
Davidson County

Financial Counselors Of America - Nashville Branch - Nashville

3200 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN -
615-783-2856
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing...see full details
Davidson County

Conexion Americas - Nashville

800 18th Avenue South, Suite A
Nashville, TN - 37203
615-320-5152-22
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Davidson County

Citizens For Affordable Housing - Nashville

295 Plus Park Blvd., Suite 105
Nashville, TN -
615-361-9101
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Rental Housing Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Davidson County

Affordable Housing Resources Of Nashville, - Nashville

1011 Cherry Ave
Nashville, TN - 37203
615-251-0025
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education Workshops Financial Management Budget Counseling Home Improvement and Rehabilitation Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Predatory Lending Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Davidson County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 981
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Affordable Housing Of Nashville/Affordable Housing Resources

Affordable Housing Of Nashville/Affordable Housing Resources - Nashville

1011 Cherry Avenue
Nashville, TN - 37203
(615)251-0025
It Is The Mission Of Affordable Housing Resources...see full details
Davidson County
Non Profit Apartment

Haley's Park - Nashville

3021 Lebanon Road
Nashville, TN - 37214
615-889-8039
Haley's Park is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Haley's Park for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Leah Rose Residence For Sr Citizens - Nashville

1900 Acklen Ave
Nashville, TN - 37212
615-298-4882
Leah Rose Residence For Sr Citizens is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Leah Rose Residence For Sr Citizens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fallbrook Apartments - Low Income

Fallbrook Apartments - Low Income - Nashville

345 Dellway Villa Road
Nashville, TN - 37207
(615) 262-2169
Dellway Villa Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Dellway Villa Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Community Amenities: Availability 24 Hours BBQ/Picnic Area Laundry Facilities Night Patrol Off Street Parking On-Site Maintenance On-Site Management Playground Public Transportation Apartment Amenities: Air C...see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Overlook Ridge Apartments (Formerly Cumberland Pointe) - Affordable Community

Overlook Ridge Apartments (Formerly Cumberland Pointe) - Affordable Community - Nashville

2400 Buena Vista Pike
Nashville, TN - 37218
(615) 251-8818
Cumberland Pointe Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cumberland Pointe Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): Based on income
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Yes
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

James Robertson Apartments - Nashville

118 Seventh Ave N
Nashville, TN - 37203
615-255-0402
James Robertson Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact James Robertson Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Kelly Miller Smith Towers - Nashville

2136 Cliff Dr
Nashville, TN - 37218
615-254-6505
Kelly Miller Smith Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Kelly Miller Smith Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 1/3 of your net income
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): all
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cwa Apartments Ii - Nashville

500 Shelby Ave
Nashville, TN - 37206
615-254-5576
Cwa Apartments Ii is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cwa Apartments Ii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Cwa Apartments I - Nashville

500 Shelby Street
Nashville, TN - 37206
615-254-5576
Cwa Apartments I is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cwa Apartments I for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): 250
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Haynes Garden Apartments - Nashville

2715 Whites Creek Pike
Nashville, TN - 37207
615-228-1324
Haynes Garden Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Haynes Garden Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 300-400
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Knollcrest Apartments - Nashville

3301 Creekwood Dr
Nashville, TN - 37207
615-227-1304
Knollcrest Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Knollcrest Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Charter Village Apartments - Nashville

333-z Rio Vista Dr
Nashville, TN - 37115
615 868-5388
Charter Village Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Charter Village Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): most are 30 % of income, also $821 2 bedroom and $1019 for 3 bedroom
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): water, sewer, trash
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Berkshire Place Apartments - Nashville

1500-u Porter Rd
Nashville, TN - 37206
615 226-7760
Berkshire Place Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Berkshire Place Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dandridge Towers - Affordable Community

Dandridge Towers - Affordable Community - Nashville

431 Ocala Dr
Nashville, TN - 37211
(615) 832-2951
Dandridge Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Dandridge Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Heartland Christian Tower - Affordable Senior Housing

Heartland Christian Tower - Affordable Senior Housing - Nashville

3027 Fernbrook Ln
Nashville, TN - 37214
(615) 232-0566
Heartland Christian Tower is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Heartland Christian Tower for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Amenities: Emergency Call System Meal Program Affiliate Elevator On-Site Laundry Facility Library Air Conditioning On-Site Office Cable Ready Small Pets Welcome ...see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Village Manor - Nashville

1015 Scovel St
Nashville, TN - 37208
(615) 880-1110
Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Village Manor is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Village Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Hickory Forest Apartments - Affordable Community

Hickory Forest Apartments - Affordable Community - Nashville

500 Ocala Dr
Nashville, TN - 37211
(615) 833-5095
Hickory Forest is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Hickory Forest for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Disciples Village Nashville - Nashville

2112 Buena Vista Pike
Nashville, TN - 37218
(615) 726-1740
Disciples Village Nashville is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Disciples Village Nashville for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

John L. Glenn Residential Center - Affordable Senior Housing

John L. Glenn Residential Center - Affordable Senior Housing - Nashville

2016 Ed Temple Blvd
Nashville, TN - 37208
(615) 259-4048
John L. Glenn Residential Center is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact John L. Glenn Residential Center for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Amenities: 24-Hr Emergency Maintenance On-Site Service Coordinator Elevator On-Site Laundry Facility Community Room Picnic Area Computer Lab Small Pets Welcome Cable/Satellite Ready Emergency Pull...see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Home Mission Haven - Nashville

2401 Clarksville Hwy
Nashville, TN - 37208
(615) 256-0427
Home Mission Haven is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Home Mission Haven for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Davidson County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Nashville, TN

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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