Low income housing was designed for people that cannot afford to pay market rent. These houses are subsidized by HUD which allows renters to live in a comfortable setting without going over their budget.
In order to be eligible for low income housing, your income must be at or below poverty level. You can check these qualifications by going to HUDs website.
HUD can provide low income housing to people by paying some of the rent directly to the landlord. The landlord is then responsible for collecting any other rent from the renter in which they charge over HUDs voucher.
Since there may be many low income housing in a city, you might want to use the internet to quicken your search. There are many websites that help people find low income housing. You can search by number of bedrooms and bathrooms in the low income housing.
When you visit the low income housing, do not forget to bring something to keep notes of the low income housing that you visit. Take notes on each house including the pros and cons. Later, you can use this information to help you make an informed decision.
Chat with the current renter of the low income housing and gauge how they enjoy living there. Ask them if landlord fixes things immediately and whether the landlord respects the tenant.
Once you have narrowed down your choices of low income housing, have the landlord do a walk through of the house with you. Note all issues and have the landlord fix them before you move in.
Many landlords are unaware of the low income housing program. You may wish to inform them and tell them the benefits.