Gateway Apartments Public Housing Elkins, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gateway Apartments is a Public Housing community in Elkins, WV with 78 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $392/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
78
total units
96%
occupancy
$392
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $21,456/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,030/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 60% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at Gateway Apartments
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; 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 (~$392/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Elkins
- Elkins Manor PB Section 8
- Woda Canterbury Place Llc LIHTC
- Valley Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Randolph Village Apts LIHTC
- Tygart Valley Apts LIHTC
- Firefly Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- First Ward School Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Dailey | 10 km |
| Barbour Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | Junior | 11.6 km |
| Mountainview Apartments PB Section 8 | Belington | 12 km |
| The Golden Rule LIHTCPB Section 8 | Belington | 12.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Elkins
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gateway Apartments 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 Gateway Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $392/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 Gateway Apartments?
Contact the management office in Elkins. 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.