Akron 73 PB Section 8 Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Akron 73 is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Akron, OH with 73 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $351/month on average.
73
total units
78%
occupancy
$351
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 616 Darrow Rd, Akron, OH 44305 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,856/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,942/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 32% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Akron 73
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 616 Darrow Rd, Akron; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$351/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Homes Ii §811 | Tallmadge | 0.8 km |
| Tallmadge Acres PB Section 8 | Tallmadge | 1.1 km |
| Ahepa 63 Apartments LIHTC | Tallmadge | 1.1 km |
| Ahepa 63 Apartments, Ltd §202 Senior | Tallmadge | 1.1 km |
| Eastland Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Brittain Woods PB Section 8 | Akron | 2.8 km |
| Orchard Park PB Section 8 | Akron | 2.8 km |
| Ellet Apartments PB Section 8 | Akron | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Akron 73 have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Akron 73?
Residents report average rents near $351/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Akron 73?
Contact the management office at 616 Darrow Rd in Akron. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.