Alpha Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 East Saint Louis, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Alpha Plaza Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in East Saint Louis, IL with 34 units reporting 68% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $257/month on average.
34
total units
68%
occupancy
$257
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 Wimmer Pl, East Saint Louis, IL 62205 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,510/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,204/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 36% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Alpha Plaza Apartments
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 401 Wimmer Pl, East Saint Louis; 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 (~$257/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orr-weathers Apts Public Housing | E St Louis | 1.4 km |
| Jazz at Walter Circle Public Housing | East St Louis | 1.4 km |
| John Deshields Homes Public Housing | E St Louis | 1.7 km |
| Samuel Gompers Homes Public Housing | E St Louis | 2.4 km |
| Greystone Apartments PB Section 8 | Alorton | 4.2 km |
| Amp 1 Thomas Terry Apts. Public Housing | Brooklyn | 4.7 km |
| Mark Twain Hotel LIHTC | St Louis | 4.8 km |
| Paul Brown Building LIHTC | St Louis | 4.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Saint Louis
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Alpha Plaza Apartments 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 Alpha Plaza Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $257/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 Alpha Plaza Apartments?
Contact the management office at 401 Wimmer Pl in East Saint Louis. 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.