Blawnox Apts Public Housing Blawnox, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Blawnox Apts is a Public Housing community in Blawnox, PA with 90 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $470/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
90
total units
93%
occupancy
$470
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 Center Ave, Blawnox, PA 15238 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,522/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,337/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Blawnox Apts
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 701 Center Ave, Blawnox; 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 (~$470/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur J Demore Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Verona | 1.4 km |
| Verona Gardens PB Section 8 | Verona | 1.4 km |
| Highland Manor Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Penn Hills | 2.8 km |
| Emerald Hills Retirement Res LIHTCPB Section 8 | Verona | 2.8 km |
| Douglas Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.3 km |
| Second East Hills Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.4 km |
| Prestigious Hills PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.4 km |
| Munroe Tower Aka Oakmont PB Section 8 | Oakmont | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Blawnox
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Blawnox Apts 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 Blawnox Apts?
Residents report average rents near $470/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 Blawnox Apts?
Contact the management office at 701 Center Ave in Blawnox. 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.