New Affordable Apartments in Alice Offer 72 Low Cost Units

A listing for San Diego Creek Apartments in the Alice area indicated on December 7, 2025 that the property has 72 units approved for low income housing and is aimed at extremely low income households. Estimated tenant rents were shown between $238 and $477 per month. The listing said rents were roughly set at 30 percent of applicable Fair Market Rent thresholds for 2025. Prospective tenants were advised to contact the Alice Housing Authority for exact rent pricing and eligibility details.

The addition of 72 units of deeply subsidized housing carries direct implications for families and individuals on tight budgets in Jim Wells County. Rents in the range reported are far below market rates, and stable affordable housing can reduce overcrowding, lower the risk of housing instability, and improve access to health care and consistent nutrition. For local clinics, schools, and social services, even a modest increase in affordable units can ease pressures on emergency care and shelter systems that disproportionately serve people living in poverty.

At the same time, the listing underscores how limited supply, eligibility rules, and administrative procedures shape who benefits from new units. The estimated figures provided used local Fair Market Rents to calculate tenant share, meaning actual monthly costs will depend on precise eligibility determinations handled by the housing authority. With only 72 units available, demand is likely to exceed supply, leaving many low income residents still in need of affordable options.

For residents seeking more information, the Alice Housing Authority is the point of contact for confirming eligibility criteria, waiting list processes, and the specific address and application steps. Local health and social service providers should coordinate with housing counselors to ensure outreach reaches seniors, families with children, and households with medical needs who face the greatest risk from unstable housing.

Expanding affordable housing stock remains a public policy priority tied to health equity and economic stability in Jim Wells County. The San Diego Creek Apartments listing represents a concrete, though limited, step toward meeting local needs, and it highlights the ongoing work required to align housing policy, public health, and social supports for the county most vulnerable residents.