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Alachua, Florida Affordable Housing

As of July 02, 2025, Alachua, Florida has 4 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 124 section 8 apartments, 160 public housing buildings and 35 approved low-income housing units. There are 2 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.

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Scattered Sites 001

Public Housing

The Project Has 160 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$315 - $558*/month View Detail
Alachua Villas?a=1751439217

Alachua Villas

Low Income Housing

Alachua Villas Has 35 Units Available

$315 - $558*/month View Detail
Alachua Apartments?a=1751439217

Alachua Apartments

Section 8

Alachua Apartments Has 70 Units Available

$315 - $558*/month View Detail
Sherwood Oaks Apartments?a=1751439217

Sherwood Oaks Apartments

Section 8

Sherwood Oaks Apartments Has 54 Units Available

$315 - $558*/month View Detail

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING ALACHUA

Alachua County

Alachua County

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 1406 Units Available Under Management by the Alachua County. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Alachua County Serves the Gainesville, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 1406 Units Available Under Management by the Alachua County. These Low...

Gainesville Housing Authority

Gainesville Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 2476 Units Available Under Management by the Gainesville Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Gainesville Housing Authority Serves the Gainesville, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 2476 Units Available Under Management by the Gainesville Housing Autho...

Fair Market Rent

The Gainesville Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Alachua County, FL Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$1,053
1 Bedroom
$1,162
2 Bedrooms
$1,397
3 Bedrooms
$1,832
4 Bedrooms
$1,861

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Alachua County for 2025.

Alachua County, FL Income Limit:
1 Person
$49,650
2 Persons
$56,750
3 Persons
$63,850
4 Persons
$70,900
5 Persons
$76,600

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best apartments in Alachua, FL?

The best apartments in Alachua, FL are Alachua Apartments , Scattered Sites 001 , Alachua Villas and Sherwood Oaks Apartments and

What is the average property rent in Alachua, FL?

The average property rent in Alachua, FL is $1,457.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Alachua, FL?

The price range for a studio apartment in Alachua, FL is between $842 and $1,264. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 1 bedroom apartment in Alachua, FL?

The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Alachua, FL is between $930 and $1,394. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 2 bedroom apartment in Alachua, FL?

The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Alachua, FL is between $1,118 and $1,676. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 3 bedroom apartment in Alachua, FL?

The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Alachua, FL is between $1,466 and $2,198. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 4 bedroom apartment in Alachua, FL?

The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Alachua, FL is between $1,489 and $2,233. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

When were the prices last updated for the properties in Alachua, FL?

The prices were last updated on 01 July, 2025 for the properties in Alachua, FL

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