Fifth Avenue Commons §202 Senior Mckeesport, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fifth Avenue Commons is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Mckeesport, PA with 21 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $401/month on average.
21
total units
95%
occupancy
$401
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1205 5th Ave, Mckeesport, PA 15132 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,438/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,438/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Fifth Avenue Commons
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1205 5th Ave, Mckeesport; 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 (~$401/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Mckeesport
- E R Crawford Village Public Housing
- R B Harrison Village Public Housing
- Mckeesport Towers Public Housing
- Midtown Plaza PB Section 8
- Hi View Gardens PB Section 8
- Mckeesport Downtown Hsg LIHTCPB Section 8
- Yester Square LIHTCPB Section 8
- Yester Square Phase Ii - Mixed Finance Public Housing
- Versailles-archer Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Versailles-archer Mckeesport Elder PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grandview Apartments §202 Senior | Mckeesport | 1.4 km |
| Grant Towers Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Duquesne | 2.2 km |
| Truman Towers Public Housing | Duquesne | 2.2 km |
| Grant Towers Apartments 236 PB Section 8 | Duquesne | 2.2 km |
| Heritage Park PB Section 8 | White Oak | 2.5 km |
| West Mifflin Manor Public Housing | West Mifflin | 2.8 km |
| Port Vue Apts PB Section 8 | Port Vue | 2.8 km |
| Schoolhouse at Duquesne LIHTCPB Section 8 | Duquesne | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mckeesport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fifth Avenue Commons have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Fifth Avenue Commons?
Residents report average rents near $401/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 Fifth Avenue Commons?
Contact the management office at 1205 5th Ave in Mckeesport. 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.