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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Augusta

Augusta, GA has 50 affordable and income-based rental properties with nearly 4,786 total units across the city. Of the 25 properties with inspection scores on record, 15 rated excellent and 8 rated good, suggesting most options here meet a solid standard of quality. None of the 27 flood-mapped properties carry a high-risk designation, which is a reassuring sign for renters weighing location safety.

50
Properties
4,786
Total units
88/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

Affordability in Augusta, GA

Augusta has 27 HUD-assisted and income-based properties covering 1,749 units across the city. These include HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC housing options for renters who qualify based on income.

Census ACS
🛡️ Safety
547 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Augusta-Richmond County Sheriff's Office reported a violent crime rate of 547 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 jurisdiction boundaries.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 30 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Augusta

According to Walk Score, the area around Augusta's assisted properties scores a 30 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and a 62 out of 100 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands will require a car, so households without a vehicle may want to confirm access to bus routes or rideshare options near a specific property.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
44 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 44 public schools across 3 districts serve Augusta, including 23 elementary, 6 middle, 13 high schools, and 2 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

Cost of Renting in Augusta, GA

Augusta is generally considered one of the more affordable mid-sized cities in Georgia, with a cost of living that tends to run below the national average. Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can help renters stretch their budgets further in this market.

Lease Lantern tracks 27 affordable housing properties with 1,749 total units across Augusta. These include HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC properties where rent is typically tied to a percentage of your household income rather than market rates.

  • Rent you pay: In income-based housing, your rent is generally calculated as a share of your household income, so your actual cost depends on what you earn.
  • Eligibility: Most properties have income limits set by HUD. Qualifying limits vary by program and household size.
  • Getting started: Contact individual properties directly to ask about current availability, waitlist status, and income requirements.

Because rent in these programs is income-tied rather than market-tied, affordable housing in Augusta can offer meaningful savings compared to renting at full market rates.

BEA / BLS
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 27 HUD-assisted properties in Augusta have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to that flood data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 88/100(25 of 50 scored)
90+ (15)70–89 (8)<60 (2)No score (25)

50 properties on the map

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Your rights & resources

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Augusta Affordable Housing Overview

Augusta, GA has 27 HUD-assisted and income-based rental properties with a combined 1,749 units. Of the 25 properties with inspection scores on file, 15 are rated excellent and 8 are rated good, with only 2 rated poor -- a strong overall picture for renters evaluating their options.

Flood Risk

All 27 properties have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood exposure.

Getting Around

Augusta earns a Walk Score of 30 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 62, according to Walk Score. Most daily errands will require a car, though biking is a more practical option than in many similarly sized cities.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, Augusta is served by 3 school districts and 44 public schools, including 23 elementary, 6 middle, 13 high schools, and 2 other campuses.

Eligibility & how to apply

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

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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