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East Meadows — Income-Restricted Housing in San Antonio, TX 78202

1223 North Walters Street, San Antonio, TX 78202

Tax creditPublic housingHUD 811 (disability)Seniors

205 units · 95 income-restricted · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness

Leasing office: (210) 637-9708Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through San Antonio Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (210) 637-9708.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2018
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms (estimated)
16 1 bedroom · 4 2 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$252/mo

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Rents and income limits in 78202

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,410/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$56,400/yr
Renters in 78202 paying 30% or more of income on rent
55%

Income limits (2026)

San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area · median family income $100,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$21,150$35,250$56,350
2$24,200$40,250$64,400
3$27,320$45,300$72,450
4$33,000$50,300$80,500
5$38,680$54,350$86,950
6$44,360$58,350$93,400
7$50,040$62,400$99,850
8$55,720$66,400$106,300

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.

Size78202Wider area
Studio$1,080$1,099
1 bedroom$1,170$1,196
2 bedrooms$1,410$1,441
3 bedrooms$1,820$1,864
4 bedrooms$2,120$2,163

Wider area = San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,020 (78208) to $2,160 (78234).

Census figures for 78202 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,275. Median household income $47,478. 44% of homes are rented. 55% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 30% 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 78202's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 78202

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to East Meadows?

Apply through San Antonio Housing Authority, which runs East Meadows. Call (210) 637-9708. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is East Meadows Section 8 housing?

East Meadows 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 East Meadows?

Public records list 205 units at East Meadows in San Antonio, TX 78202. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near East Meadows?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 78202 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 East Meadows?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at East Meadows in San Antonio, TX 78202. 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 San Antonio, TX 78202?

Most income-restricted buildings in San Antonio, TX 78202 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 $35,250, and $50,300 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($56,350 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 San Antonio, TX 78202?

For many programs in San Antonio, TX 78202, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $35,250 a year for 1 person and $50,300 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $56,350 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 San Antonio, TX 78202?

In public housing and most Section 8 in San Antonio, TX 78202, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near San Antonio, TX 78202 is $1,410 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 East Meadows take Section 8 vouchers?

East Meadows 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; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.