New Apopka community adds 192 affordable apartments with rents starting at $1,103

A new 192-unit affordable apartment community in Apopka will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday, Nov. 17, with rents starting as low as $1,103 a month, according to Orange County.Southwick Commons, at 520 Brighton Ave., was developed by Altamonte Springs-based Wendover Housing Partners.County and city leaders will join development partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.Who qualifies?The community serves households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income, according to the county.Of its 192 apartments, 29 are set aside for extremely low-income households earning at or below 30% of the area median income.Prospective residents can contact the community’s leasing team about income eligibility, current availability and applications through the Southwick Commons website or by calling 321-273-7771.County support helped fund the projectSouthwick Commons received $2 million from Orange County’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund, $1.3 million in impact fee waivers and a $1 mi