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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Miami

Miami has 226 affordable and income-based rental properties with more than 25,000 units across the city, giving renters a wide range of options. With a median market rent of $1,758 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can offer meaningful savings in one of Florida's most competitive rental markets. Most inspected properties score well, making Miami a city where quality affordable housing is findable with the right research.

226
Properties
25,437
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,758/mo

Affordability

Miami is a majority-renter city, with 69% of households renting, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). The citywide median monthly rent is $1,758 against a median household income of $62,462 per year, making income-based and HUD-assisted housing an important resource for many residents.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
483 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Miami Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 483 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how agencies classify and report incidents.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 87 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Miami

The assisted properties in Miami score an average of 87 (Very Walkable), 49 (Some Transit), and a Bike Score of 58 out of 100, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions around the assisted housing locations specifically, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
324 schools · 9 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 324 schools across 9 districts serve Miami, including 172 elementary, 39 middle, and 96 high schools, plus 17 other campuses. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$62,462 median income

Cost of Living

Miami's median household income is $62,462 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent citywide is $1,758 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data, which means housing costs consume a significant share of income for many residents.

Affordable and income-based housing can help bridge that gap. Miami has 76 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 6,812 units across the city, giving renters a meaningful range of subsidized options to explore.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Flood risk is a significant factor in Miami. Of the 76 affordable housing properties tracked in this city, 47 are located in high-risk flood zones according to FEMA flood map data. Renters should ask property managers about flood insurance requirements and building-level flood mitigation before signing a lease.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(73 of 226 scored)
90+ (52)70–89 (20)<60 (1)No score (153)

226 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Miami, FL

Miami is one of the most renter-heavy cities in Florida, with 69% of households renting according to Census ACS 5-Year data. A median market rent of $1,758 per month (Census ACS 5-Year) makes affordable and income-based housing a critical resource for many residents.

Lease Lantern tracks 76 HUD-assisted and income-based properties across Miami, covering 6,812 total units. Of the 73 properties with inspection scores on file, 52 rate as excellent and 20 as good, with just 1 rated poor, according to HUD inspection data.

Flood risk is a meaningful consideration here. Of the 76 mapped properties, 47 fall in a high-risk flood zone -- something renters should weigh carefully when comparing options.

Miami scores an 87 (Very Walkable) for walkability and 49 (Some Transit) for public transportation, according to Walk Score. The city is served by 9 school districts operating 324 public schools, including 172 elementary, 39 middle, and 96 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

The violent crime rate reported by the Miami Police Department was 267 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

The median household income in Miami is $62,462 annually (Census ACS 5-Year), a key figure for understanding eligibility across the income-based properties listed here.

Eligibility & how to apply

Florida income limits (2026)Florida public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Florida

Helpful guides

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