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
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8
Address201 S Matlack St, West Chester, PA 19382 Map →
Average household income$19,784/yr
Average personal income$9,101/yr
People per unit2.2
Moved in within last year7%
Households below 30% AMI77%
Households below 50% AMI95%
One-bedroom share11%

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 201 S Matlack St, West Chester; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$485/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in West Chester

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
St James Place Apts PB Section 8Downingtown10.1 km
Brians House-- Price Lane §811Downingtown10.3 km
175 W King St LIHTCPB Section 8Malvern10.3 km
Granite Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Kennett Square11.7 km
Limestone Ridge I LIHTCPB Section 8Kennett Square11.7 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.