Edgemont Senior Apartments LIHTCPublic Housing Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Edgemont Senior Apartments is a Public Housing community in Chester, PA with 25 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $465/month on average.
25
total units
88%
occupancy
$465
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 Avenue Of The States, Chester, PA 19013 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,813/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,867/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Edgemont Senior Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 1001 Avenue Of The States, Chester; 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 (~$465/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Chester
- The Ruth L. Bennett Homes Public Housing
- William Penn Public Housing
- Robert H Stinson Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- Robert Stinson Towers PB Section 8
- Palmerhouse Apartments PB Section 8
- Chatham Family Public Housing
- Wellington Ridge - Phase I Public Housing
- Chester Apartments PB Section 8
- Matopos Hills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Crosby Square Apts. PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sr Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Pentecostal Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.4 km |
| Episcopal Place at Park Row §202 Senior | Upland | 1.4 km |
| Jeffries School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.4 km |
| Pusey Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 1.7 km |
| Upland Terrace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 1.7 km |
| Jefferis Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.7 km |
| Daniel Scott Commons PB Section 8 | Chester | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Edgemont Senior Apartments have?
Public Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Edgemont Senior 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 Edgemont Senior Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1001 Avenue Of The States in Chester. 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.