Columbia Creste Public Housing Atlanta, GA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Columbia Creste is a Public Housing community in Atlanta, GA with 61 units reporting 77% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $640/month on average.
61
total units
77%
occupancy
$640
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1903 Drew Dr, Atlanta, GA 30318 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,591/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,590/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 28% |
How to apply at Columbia Creste
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 1903 Drew Dr, Atlanta; 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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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
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|---|---|---|
| Etheridge Court Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Atlanta | 1.7 km |
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| 12th and James Luxury Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Atlanta | 2.5 km |
| Parkside at Quarry Yards LIHTC | Atlanta (fulton) | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbia Creste 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 Columbia Creste?
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 Columbia Creste?
Contact the management office at 1903 Drew Dr in Atlanta. 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.