E M B E Apts PB Section 8 Charleston, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
E M B E Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charleston, SC with 100 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $528/month on average.
100
total units
90%
occupancy
$528
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1815 Central Park Rd, Charleston, SC 29412 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,615/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,698/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at E M B E Apts
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1815 Central Park Rd, Charleston; 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 (~$528/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Secessionville PB Section 8 | Charleston | 3.7 km |
| St James §202 Senior | Charleston | 4.3 km |
| Harbor Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 4.3 km |
| Canterbury House East §202 Senior | Charleston | 4.7 km |
| Canterbury House West PB Section 8 | Charleston | 4.7 km |
| Chaston Housing Opportunities §811 | Charleston | 4.8 km |
| Nunan Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 5.1 km |
| 1537 W Robinhood Dr LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 5.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does E M B E Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at E M B E Apts?
Residents report average rents near $528/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 E M B E Apts?
Contact the management office at 1815 Central Park Rd in Charleston. 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.