City Gardens Public Housing Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
City Gardens is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 25 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $640/month on average.
25
total units
100%
occupancy
$640
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 316 S Maplewood Ct, Chicago, IL 60612 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,100/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,423/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 52% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at City Gardens
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 316 S Maplewood Ct, Chicago; 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 (~$640/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does City Gardens 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 City Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $640/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 City Gardens?
Contact the management office at 316 S Maplewood Ct in Chicago. 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.