East Meadows Public Housing San Antonio, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
East Meadows is a Public Housing community in San Antonio, TX with 71 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $240/month on average.
71
total units
94%
occupancy
$240
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1639 Lamar St, San Antonio, TX 78202 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,530/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,028/yr |
| People per unit | 3.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at East Meadows
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 1639 Lamar St, San Antonio; 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 (~$240/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Meadows Phase Ii LIHTC | San Antonio | 0.8 km |
| W.c. White Public Housing | San Antonio | 0.8 km |
| Sutton Oaks Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Antonio | 1.4 km |
| Sutton Homes LIHTC | San Antonio | 1.4 km |
| Springview Public Housing | San Antonio | 1.4 km |
| Museum Reach Lofts LIHTC | San Antonio | 2 km |
| St. Johns Square LIHTC | San Antonio | 2.5 km |
| Villa Hermosa/m Mcguire Public Housing | San Antonio | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in San Antonio
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does East Meadows 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 East Meadows?
Residents report average rents near $240/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 East Meadows?
Contact the management office at 1639 Lamar St in San Antonio. 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.