Downtown Public Housing Cleveland, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Downtown is a Public Housing community in Cleveland, OH with 718 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $187/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
718
total units
95%
occupancy
$187
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2700 Washington Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 Map → |
| Average household income | $7,504/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,840/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 51% |
How to apply at Downtown
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 2700 Washington Ave, Cleveland; 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 (~$187/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| National Terminal Apartments LIHTC | Cleveland | 1.4 km |
| National Terminal Apts LIHTC | Cleveland | 1.4 km |
| Villa Mercede PB Section 8 | Cleveland | 1.7 km |
| Carter Senior Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cleveland | 2.8 km |
| Winton Manor PB Section 8 | Cleveland | 2.8 km |
| Bohn Tower PB Section 8 | Cleveland | 2.8 km |
| Allerton Apartments PB Section 8 | Cleveland | 2.8 km |
| Parkview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cleveland | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Downtown 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 Downtown?
Residents report average rents near $187/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 Downtown?
Contact the management office at 2700 Washington Ave in Cleveland. 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.