Eastgate Apartments PB Section 8 Springfield, MA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Eastgate Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Springfield, MA with 148 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $465/month on average.

148
total units
94%
occupancy
$465
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8
Address1306 Bay St, Springfield, MA Map →
Average household income$19,524/yr
Average personal income$10,302/yr
People per unit1.9
Moved in within last year4%
Households below 30% AMI80%
Households below 50% AMI95%
One-bedroom share43%

How to apply at Eastgate Apartments

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 1306 Bay St, Springfield; 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 (~$465/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in Springfield

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Independence House PB Section 8Springfield1.4 km
Reed Village Public HousingSpringfield2 km
Bh Eht LIHTCPB Section 8Springfield2 km
Bergin Circle LIHTCSpringfield2.8 km
Christopher Court Public HousingSpringfield2.8 km
Indian Motocycle LIHTCSpringfield2.8 km
John J. Duggan Park Public HousingSpringfield3.4 km
Mason-wright Retirement Comm LIHTCSpringfield3.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Eastgate Apartments 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 Eastgate Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $465/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 Eastgate Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1306 Bay St in Springfield. 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.