Round Rock has 37 apartment communities in this directory that offer affordable or income-restricted units, ranging from tax-credit properties (LIHTC) to complexes with a set percentage of units reserved for households at 30%, 50%, or 60% of the area median income (AMI). These aren't subsidized in the same way as traditional public housing or Section 8 vouchers, though some accept vouchers alongside their income-restricted units. Rent is typically capped based on the AMI tier tied to the unit, not on what the market would otherwise charge, which is the whole point: a two-bedroom that would rent for $1,600 at market rate might be capped at $1,050 for a household qualifying at 60% AMI.
What to look for before you apply
Start with the income limits for the specific property and unit size, since they vary by household size and by which AMI tier the unit falls under. Ask how long the waitlist is, whether the property re-certifies income annually, and what documentation they require (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters). Also check unit condition and management responsiveness the same way you would for any market-rate rental: affordable doesn't mean poorly maintained, and some of the better-run properties in Round Rock keep waitlists short precisely because turnover and complaints stay low.
How we rank these
Our scoring weighs maintenance responsiveness, management communication, unit condition relative to rent charged, and how consistently a property's income-restriction terms match what applicants actually experience. See the ranked guide to Round Rock apartment complexes for the full list, and read our methodology for how we weigh each factor.