Apartments for Modern Living PB Section 8 West Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Apartments for Modern Living is a Project-Based Section 8 community in West Chester, PA with 95 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $485/month on average.
95
total units
93%
occupancy
$485
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 S Matlack St, West Chester, PA 19382 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,784/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,101/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Apartments for Modern Living
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 201 S Matlack St, West Chester; 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 (~$485/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James Place Apts PB Section 8 | Downingtown | 10.1 km |
| Brians House-- Price Lane §811 | Downingtown | 10.3 km |
| 175 W King St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Malvern | 10.3 km |
| Granite Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kennett Square | 11.7 km |
| Limestone Ridge I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kennett Square | 11.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Apartments for Modern Living 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 Apartments for Modern Living?
Residents report average rents near $485/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 Apartments for Modern Living?
Contact the management office at 201 S Matlack St in West Chester. 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.