Crescent East Public Housing Tuscaloosa, AL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Crescent East is a Public Housing community in Tuscaloosa, AL with 182 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $322/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
182
total units
75%
occupancy
$322
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4921 2nd St E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,687/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,398/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Crescent East
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 4921 2nd St E, Tuscaloosa; 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).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chastain Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 1.7 km |
| Chateau Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 2.5 km |
| Brownstone #2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 2.5 km |
| Running Brook Apts PB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 5.1 km |
| Jackson Ii Apartments Public Housing | Tuscaloosa | 5.1 km |
| Jackson Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 5.1 km |
| Forrester Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 5.4 km |
| Mcconnell Hills PB Section 8 | Tuscaloosa | 5.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Tuscaloosa
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Crescent East 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 Crescent East?
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 Crescent East?
Contact the management office at 4921 2nd St E in Tuscaloosa. 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.