Central Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 Capitol Heights, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Central Gardens Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Capitol Heights, MD with 94 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $517/month on average.
94
total units
80%
occupancy
$517
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 6804 Central Ave Ofc 102, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,807/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,524/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Central Gardens Apartments
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 6804 Central Ave Ofc 102, Capitol Heights; 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 (~$517/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gregory Estates Dba Pleasant Homes PB Section 8 | Seat Pleasant | 1.4 km |
| Capitol Gateway Senior Estates LIHTC | Washington | 2.5 km |
| Hilltop Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.8 km |
| Woodland Springs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | District Heights | 3.3 km |
| Lincoln Heights Public Housing | Washington | 3.4 km |
| Belle Haven LIHTC | Landover | 3.4 km |
| Carver Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 3.4 km |
| Jericho Senior Living LIHTC | Landover | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Central Gardens Apartments 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 Central Gardens Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $517/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 Gardens Apartments?
Contact the management office at 6804 Central Ave Ofc 102 in Capitol Heights. 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.