Belcher Apartments Public Housing Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Belcher Apartments is a Public Housing community in Akron, OH with 229 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $332/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 48 months.
229
total units
84%
occupancy
$332
avg resident rent
48 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 Locust St, Akron, OH 44307 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,768/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,299/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Belcher Apartments
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 400 Locust St, 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 (~$332/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayflower Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Callis Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Channelwood Village PB Section 8 | Akron | 1.1 km |
| West High Apts PB Section 8 | Akron | 1.1 km |
| William Fowler Sr Apts Public Housing | Akron | 1.4 km |
| James R Williams Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Williams Tower PB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
| East Crown Apts LIHTC | Akron | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Belcher Apartments have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Belcher Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $332/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 Belcher Apartments?
Contact the management office at 400 Locust St 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.