Commerce Plaza Apartments Public Housing Wilmerding, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Commerce Plaza Apartments is a Public Housing community in Wilmerding, PA with 77 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $322/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 32 months.
77
total units
96%
occupancy
$322
avg resident rent
32 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 314 Commerce St, Wilmerding, PA 15148 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,379/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,379/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Commerce Plaza Apartments
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 314 Commerce St, Wilmerding; 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 (~$322/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Wilmerding
- Allegheny Independence House LIHTCPB Section 8
- St Joseph Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkledge Apartments PB Section 8 | North Versailles | 0.8 km |
| Cliffview Gardens PB Section 8 | North Versailles | 1.4 km |
| Rolling Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | North Versailles | 2.8 km |
| Broadview Manor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pitcairn | 2.8 km |
| Fraser Hall LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Turtle Creek | 2.8 km |
| Primrose Apartments §202 Senior | North Versailles | 2.8 km |
| Bessemer Terrace §202 Senior | East Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
| Pennshaw Estates PB Section 8 | Turtle Creek | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Wilmerding
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Commerce Plaza Apartments 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 Commerce Plaza Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $322/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 Commerce Plaza Apartments?
Contact the management office at 314 Commerce St in Wilmerding. 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.