Crescent Halls Phase 1 Public Housing Charlottesville, VA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Crescent Halls Phase 1 is a Public Housing community in Charlottesville, VA with 53 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $293/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 55 months.
53
total units
92%
occupancy
$293
avg resident rent
55 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 1st St S, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,128/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,886/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Crescent Halls Phase 1
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 500 1st St S, Charlottesville; 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 (~$293/mo average here).
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- Woods Edge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brookdale LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park's Edge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Friendship Court LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossings at Fourth & Pre LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 0.8 km |
| Mews on Little High Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 0.8 km |
| 221 Ninth Street S W LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 0.8 km |
| South First St Phase I Public Housing | Charlottesville | 1.1 km |
| 1316 Early St LIHTC | Charlottesville | 1.1 km |
| Monticello Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 1.4 km |
| Blue Ridge Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 1.4 km |
| Carlton Neighborhood Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlottesville | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Crescent Halls Phase 1 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 Halls Phase 1?
Residents report average rents near $293/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 Halls Phase 1?
Contact the management office at 500 1st St S in Charlottesville. 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.