Central City Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing East Saint Louis, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Central City Apartments is a Public Housing community in East Saint Louis, IL with 35 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $427/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 331 months.
35
total units
91%
occupancy
$427
avg resident rent
331 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1404A Walter St, East Saint Louis, IL 62205 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,281/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,732/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 23% |
How to apply at Central City Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1404A Walter St, East Saint Louis; 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 (~$427/mo average here).
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- Denverside Redevelopment PB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Gompers Homes Public Housing | E St Louis | 0.8 km |
| Orr-weathers Apts Public Housing | E St Louis | 1.4 km |
| Jazz at Walter Circle Public Housing | East St Louis | 1.4 km |
| John Deshields Homes Public Housing | E St Louis | 2.8 km |
| Amp 1 Thomas Terry Apts. Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Hammond Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | St Louis | 3.5 km |
| Mark Twain Hotel LIHTC | St Louis | 4.2 km |
| Paul Brown Building LIHTC | St Louis | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Saint Louis
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Central City Apartments have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); Project-Based Section 8. LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Central City Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $427/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 Central City Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1404A Walter St in East Saint Louis. 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.