Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Commerce City

Affordability

Lease Lantern tracks 5 affordable rental properties with 287 income-restricted units in Commerce City, spanning HUD-assisted and LIHTC housing. Detailed rent and income limits for each property are listed below.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Commerce City Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 797 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Commerce City have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Commerce City

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Commerce City scores 56 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking, 33 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 57 for biking.

• Walk Score: 56 - Somewhat Walkable
• Transit Score: 33 - Some Transit
• Bike Score: 57

These scores reflect conditions near the 5 assisted properties in Commerce City and may vary by specific location within the city.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 23 schools across 3 districts serve Commerce City, including 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. Ratings and options vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Commerce City

Commerce City has 5 HUD-assisted or income-based properties with a combined 287 units. Rents in these programs are set based on your household income or local HUD payment standards, not market rates, which can make them significantly more affordable than renting on the open market.

No median household income figure is available in our current data for Commerce City. If you qualify for an income-based program here, your rent is generally calculated as a percentage of your household's adjusted gross income, helping to keep housing costs manageable regardless of local market conditions.

• Program types represented: HUD-assisted, Section 8, and/or LIHTC properties
• Total income-based units: 287 across 5 properties
• Rent structure: Based on household income or HUD payment standards, not fixed market rents

Environment & Flood Risk

All 5 assisted properties in Commerce City have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring sign for renters concerned about flood exposure.