Crystal Towers Public Housing Winston Salem, NC

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Crystal Towers is a Public Housing community in Winston Salem, NC with 201 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $286/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 24 months.

201
total units
96%
occupancy
$286
avg resident rent
24 mo
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Public Housing
Address625 W 6th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101 Map →
Average household income$11,818/yr
Average personal income$11,112/yr
People per unit1.1
Moved in within last year16%
Households below 30% AMI95%
Households below 50% AMI99%
One-bedroom share100%

How to apply at Crystal Towers

Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 625 W 6th St, Winston Salem; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$286/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in Winston Salem

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Aster Park Public HousingWinston Salem1.1 km
Azalea Terrace Public HousingWinston Salem1.1 km
Town View Apartments Public HousingWinston Salem1.1 km
Cherry Hill Apartments PB Section 8Winston Salem1.1 km
West Hill Apartments PB Section 8Winston Salem1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Crystal Towers 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 Crystal Towers?
Residents report average rents near $286/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 Crystal Towers?
Contact the management office at 625 W 6th St in Winston Salem. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.