Cambridge Square Apts PB Section 8 Chesapeake, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cambridge Square Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chesapeake, VA with 150 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $399/month on average.
150
total units
99%
occupancy
$399
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 704 Gainsborough Ct, Chesapeake, VA 23320 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,527/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,650/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cambridge Square Apts
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 704 Gainsborough Ct, Chesapeake; 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 (~$399/mo average here).
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- Broadlawn Park Public Housing
- Arbors at Western Branch LIHTC
- Sherbrooke Apts LIHTC
- Chesapeake Crossing Seniors I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodbridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 1.1 km |
| Governor's Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 1.1 km |
| Cypress Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 1.1 km |
| Cottages at Great Bridge I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 1.4 km |
| Cottages at Great Bridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 1.4 km |
| Dominion Pines LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 2.8 km |
| Westbridge Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chesapeake | 3.4 km |
| Catalina Crossing LIHTC | Chesapeake | 4.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cambridge Square Apts 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 Cambridge Square Apts?
Residents report average rents near $399/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 Cambridge Square Apts?
Contact the management office at 704 Gainsborough Ct in Chesapeake. 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.