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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 625 W 6th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,818/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,112/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 625 W 6th St, Winston Salem; 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 (~$286/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goler Manor Apartments §202 Senior | Winston Salem | 0.8 km |
| Granville Place PB Section 8 | Winston Salem | 1.1 km |
| Azalea Terrace Fka Kimberly Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Winston Salem | 1.1 km |
| Aster Park Public Housing | Winston Salem | 1.1 km |
| Azalea Terrace Public Housing | Winston Salem | 1.1 km |
| Town View Apartments Public Housing | Winston Salem | 1.1 km |
| Cherry Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | Winston Salem | 1.1 km |
| West Hill Apartments PB Section 8 | Winston Salem | 1.4 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.