Brighton Place Public Housing Charleston, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Brighton Place is a Public Housing community in Charleston, SC with 100 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $375/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
100
total units
98%
occupancy
$375
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1429 Orleans Rd, Charleston, SC 29407 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,558/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,427/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Brighton Place
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 1429 Orleans Rd, Charleston; 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 (~$375/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Greene LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.1 km |
| Shady Grove Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Sherman House PB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.4 km |
| Ashley Arms LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.7 km |
| The Shires Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.7 km |
| Westover Apartments, Inc. PB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.7 km |
| 1505 Staffordshire Dr LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.7 km |
| 1537 W Robinhood Dr LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Brighton Place 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 Brighton Place?
Residents report average rents near $375/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 Brighton Place?
Contact the management office at 1429 Orleans Rd in Charleston. 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.