Forest Apartments PB Section 8 Glen Ellyn, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Forest Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Glen Ellyn, IL with 80 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $448/month on average.
80
total units
98%
occupancy
$448
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,081/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,064/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Forest 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.
- Call or visit the management office at 520 Forest Ave, Glen Ellyn; 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 (~$448/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shorewood Towers PB Section 8 | Glendale Heights | 2.4 km |
| Autumn Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carol Stream | 2.8 km |
| Covered Bridges LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carol Stream | 3.4 km |
| Villagebrook Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carol Stream | 4 km |
| Villagebrook Apartments §236 | Carol Stream | 4 km |
| Finley Apartments PB Section 8 | Lombard | 4 km |
| Finley Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lombard | 4 km |
| Canticle Place §811 | Wheaton | 5.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Forest 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 Forest Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $448/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 Forest Apartments?
Contact the management office at 520 Forest Ave in Glen Ellyn. 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.