Benning Terrace Public Housing Washington, DC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Benning Terrace is a Public Housing community in Washington, DC with 283 units reporting 56% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $555/month on average.
283
total units
56%
occupancy
$555
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 645 46th St SE Apt 23, Washington, DC 20019 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,477/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,622/yr |
| People per unit | 3.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Benning Terrace
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 645 46th St SE Apt 23, Washington; 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 (~$555/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stoddert Terrace Public Housing | Washington | 1.4 km |
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| Mayfair Mansions LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.4 km |
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| Langston Terrace Public Housing | Washington | 3.4 km |
| Paradise at Parkside PB Section 8 | Washington | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Benning Terrace 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 Benning Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $555/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 Benning Terrace?
Contact the management office at 645 46th St SE Apt 23 in Washington. 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.