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Discover affordable housing in Newton County where there are 13+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.
800 Chickesaw St, Seneca, Missouri 64865
303 E Hickory Street, Neosho, Missouri 64850
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321 Hamilton St, Neosho, Missouri 64850
2101 Highway K, Seneca, Missouri 64865
309 Charles St, Diamond, Missouri 64840
201 N Jefferson St, Neosho, Missouri 64850
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3615 Beaumont St, Neosho, Missouri 64850
3080 Laramie Ln, Neosho, Missouri 64850
2980 Laramie Ln, Neosho, Missouri 64850
RR 6, Neosho, Missouri 64850
423 W Brook St, Neosho, Missouri
199 Twin Oaks Dr, Granby, Missouri
345 N Wood St, Neosho, Missouri 64850
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Newton County, Missouri
Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.
Badge | Description |
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switch_access_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Newton County, Missouri
$17.48/hour
(+42%) more than Missouri minimum wage and
$10.23(+141%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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How many renters live in Newton County, Missouri?
The County of Newton County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 24.4 percent of the population living in Newton County.
What is the rental market like in Newton County, Missouri?
There are an estimated housing units in the Newton County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Newton County, Missouri, there are 1.04 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Newton County?
The rental vacancy rate in Newton County is 3 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Newton County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Newton County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 123 928 2,160 2,003 318 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Newton County
A large number of apartments in Newton County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Newton County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $722 to $1,268. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $722 One BR $741 Two BR $923 Three BR $1,177 Four BR $1,268 2024 Fair Market Rents in Newton County, Missouri
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Newton County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
Studio | 106 | 86 percent |
One BR | 686 | 74 percent |
Two BR | 1,487 | 69 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Newton County, Missouri
How many affordable rental units are in Newton County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Newton County, Missouri including the following:
Federal Program | Unit Count |
Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
Public Housing | |
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities | |
USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Newton County, Missouri
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Newton County, Missouri
Newton County features 223 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Newton County, Missouri
There are 223 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Newton County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Newton County, Missouri
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Newton County landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Newton County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Newton County, Missouri for a two-bedroom apartment is between $831 and $1,015.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Affordable Housing Tip
Applying for housing with bad credit.
Most HUD housing programs, like Section 8 and Public Housing, do not have a credit check. But Section 8 landlords will likely require one for an available unit.
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