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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Odessa

Affordable Housing in Odessa, TX

Odessa has 17 income-based rental properties with 1,912 total units, offering meaningful options for renters seeking below-market housing in this West Texas city. With a median market rent of $1,315 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, affordable housing programs can provide significant savings for eligible households. Of the 8 properties with inspection scores on file, 6 earned an excellent rating, a strong sign of overall property quality.

17
Properties
1,912
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,315/mo

Affordability in Odessa, TX

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Odessa is $1,315, the median household income is $73,472 annually, and roughly 40% of residents rent their homes. Odessa has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 611 units, offering below-market options for renters who qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
328 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Odessa Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Odessa had a violent crime rate of 328 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 64 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Odessa

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Odessa rates 64 out of 100 ("Somewhat Walkable") and a Bike Score of 45 out of 100. No Transit Score is available, reflecting limited fixed-route public transit in the city.

  • Walk Score: 64 - Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike Score: 45
  • Transit Score: Not available

Residents without a car may want to confirm bus routes or rideshare availability near a specific property before applying.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
57 schools · 7 districts

Schools

Odessa is served by 57 schools across 7 districts, including 31 elementary, 7 middle, 12 high, and 7 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. 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
$73,472 median income

Cost of Renting in Odessa, TX

The median household income in Odessa is $73,472 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median asking rent across all rentals in the city is $1,315 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

For renters who qualify, HUD-assisted and income-restricted housing can offer rents set well below market rate -- helping households stretch their budgets in a city where about 40% of residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year).

Odessa has 8 income-restricted properties with a combined 611 units tracked on Lease Lantern. Eligibility and rent levels vary by property and program type.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

Of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Odessa that were mapped for flood exposure, 1 falls in a high-risk flood zone and 7 do not. Flood risk across most of the city's affordable housing inventory is low.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(8 of 17 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (2)No score (9)

17 properties on the map

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About Renting in Odessa, TX

Odessa is a West Texas city where roughly 40 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,315 per month and the median household income is $73,472 per year, both per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable Housing Overview

Lease Lantern tracks 8 HUD-assisted or income-based properties in Odessa, covering 611 total units. All 8 properties carry an inspection score, with 6 rated excellent and 2 rated good -- a strong overall picture for the assisted housing stock here.

Flood Risk

Of the 8 tracked properties, 1 falls within a high-risk flood zone based on FEMA flood map data. If flood risk matters to your search, check each property listing for its specific designation.

Getting Around

Odessa scores 64 (Somewhat Walkable) and 45 for bikeability according to Walk Score, meaning most errands will likely require a car.

Public Safety

The Odessa Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 398 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Schools

Odessa is served by 7 school districts operating 57 schools -- including 31 elementary, 7 middle, 12 high schools, and 7 others -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

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

Helpful guides

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