Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Manchester, NH 03103
25 affordable buildings in 03103 · 64 more within 9 mi
Manchester, NH 03103 has 25 income-restricted buildings: 16 tax credit, 2 public housing, 10 Section 8, and 8 senior. 64 more are listed within 9 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 03103
Village at Beech Hill
110 Beech Hill Ave, Manchester, NH 03103
320 units · 288 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Elmwood Gardens
120 Omalley St, Manchester, NH 03103
200 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority
- Residents waited about 49 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Scattered Sites-Elderly
175 Massabesic St, Manchester, NH 03103
190 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority
- Residents waited about 27 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
241 Pine St
241 Pine St, Manchester, NH 03103
58 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
261 Pine Street
261 Pine St, Manchester, NH 03103
24 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Renaissance I (Cedar Beech)
241 Cedar St, Manchester, NH 03103
24 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
144-158 Lake Ave
144 Lake Ave, Manchester, NH 03103
21 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Renaissance III
360 Beech St, Manchester, NH 03103
20 units · 2–4+ BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Merrimack Place
184 Merrimack St, Manchester, NH 03103
16 units · 2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Renaissance II (Merrimack Place)
163 Cedar St, Manchester, NH 03103
16 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Renaissance VI
282 Auburn St, Manchester, NH 03103
14 units · 2–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No buildings in 03103 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 64 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Amoskeag Residences Group Home
34 Brown Ave, Manchester, NH 03101
1.7 mi away
8 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Renaissance IV
95 Cedar St, Manchester, NH 03101
2.2 mi away
23 units · 2–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Pine Village Estates
45 Ridgewood Rd, Bedford, NH 03110
2.2 mi away
24 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Benoit Homes West Side
163 2nd St, Manchester, NH 03102
2.3 mi away
68 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority
- Several buildings — call for addresses
OMalley/Kalivas
259 Chestnut St, Manchester, NH 03101
2.4 mi away
200 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority
- Residents waited about 20 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
South Main Supported Apartments
168 South Main Street, Manchester, NH 03102
2.4 mi away
20 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities · People experiencing homelessness
Varney School Apartments
84 Varney St, Manchester, NH 03102
2.4 mi away
78 units · Studio–1 BR · People with disabilities
Pariseau/Burns
55 S Main St, Manchester, NH 03102
2.5 mi away
221 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority
- Residents waited about 32 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Gallen Apts
200 Hanover St, Manchester, NH 03104
2.5 mi away
95 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority
- Residents waited about 33 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Carpenter Center
323 Franklin St, Manchester, NH 03101
2.6 mi away
97 units · 96 income-restricted · Studio–1 BR
Douglas Street House
307 Douglas St, Manchester, NH 03102
2.7 mi away
21 units · 9 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Antoinette L. Hill Apartments
444 Chestnut St, Manchester, NH 03101
2.7 mi away
23 units · Studio–1 BR · People with disabilities
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 03103
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,000/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $80,000/yr
- Renters in 03103 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 52%
Income limits (2026)
Manchester, NH area · median family income $125,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26,400 | $44,000 | $70,350 |
| 2 | $30,200 | $50,250 | $80,400 |
| 3 | $33,950 | $56,550 | $90,450 |
| 4 | $37,700 | $62,800 | $100,500 |
| 5 | $40,750 | $67,850 | $108,550 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $72,850 | $116,600 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $77,900 | $124,650 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $82,900 | $132,700 |
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.
| Size | 03103 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,520 | $1,510 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,530 | $1,657 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,000 | $2,168 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,770 | $2,583 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,780 | $2,849 |
Wider area = Manchester, NH. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,120 (03102) to $2,940 (03110).
Census figures for 03103 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,436. Median household income $73,540. 51% of homes are rented. 52% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 24% 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 03103's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 03103Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Manchester, NH 03103?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Manchester, NH 03103, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Manchester, NH 03103 have openings?
These lists for Manchester, NH 03103 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Manchester, NH 03103?
Use the phone number on each building card in Manchester, NH 03103. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Manchester, NH 03103?
In Manchester, NH 03103, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 03103?
This directory lists 25 income-restricted buildings in Manchester, NH 03103. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 03103?
Yes — this page also lists 64 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Manchester, NH 03103 (within about 9 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Manchester, NH 03103?
Most income-restricted buildings in Manchester, NH 03103 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 $44,000, and $62,800 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($70,350 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 Manchester, NH 03103?
For many programs in Manchester, NH 03103, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $44,000 a year for 1 person and $62,800 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $70,350 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Manchester, NH 03103?
There is no single waiting list for Manchester, NH 03103. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Manchester, NH 03103?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists public housing, project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Manchester, NH 03103. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Manchester, NH 03103?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Manchester, NH 03103, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Manchester, NH 03103 is $2,000 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Manchester, NH 03103?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Manchester, NH 03103. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Manchester, NH 03103?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Manchester, NH 03103. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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