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Gable Oaks — Income-Restricted Housing in Columbia, SC 29203

901-6 Colleton St, Columbia, SC 29203

Tax creditSection 8

200 units · 1–3 BR

Leasing office: (803) 754-4400Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (803) 754-4400 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1971
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
2 1 bedroom · 40 2 bedrooms · 18 3 bedrooms
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 91/100 (Mar 2024) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 29203

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,200/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$48,000/yr
Renters in 29203 paying 30% or more of income on rent
56%

Income limits (2026)

Columbia, SC area · median family income $92,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$19,400$32,350$51,750
2$22,200$37,000$59,150
3$27,320$41,600$66,550
4$33,000$46,200$73,900
5$38,680$49,900$79,850
6$44,360$53,600$85,750
7$50,040$57,300$91,650
8$55,720$61,000$97,550

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size29203Wider area
Studio$970$992
1 bedroom$1,100$1,126
2 bedrooms$1,200$1,226
3 bedrooms$1,510$1,546
4 bedrooms$1,720$1,754

Wider area = Columbia, SC. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,150 (29204) to $1,650 (29229).

Census figures for 29203 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,110. Median household income $46,054. 51% of homes are rented. 56% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 29203's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Gable Oaks?

Call (803) 754-4400 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Gable Oaks in Columbia, SC 29203. These records do not show openings.

Is Gable Oaks Section 8 housing?

Gable Oaks is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Gable Oaks?

Public records list 200 units at Gable Oaks in Columbia, SC 29203. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Gable Oaks?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 29203 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Gable Oaks?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Gable Oaks in Columbia, SC 29203. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Columbia, SC 29203?

Most income-restricted buildings in Columbia, SC 29203 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $32,350, and $46,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($51,750 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Columbia, SC 29203?

For many programs in Columbia, SC 29203, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $32,350 a year for 1 person and $46,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $51,750 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Columbia, SC 29203?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Columbia, SC 29203, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Columbia, SC 29203 is $1,200 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Gable Oaks take Section 8 vouchers?

Gable Oaks is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.