Gateway Senior Apartments Public Housing Chester, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gateway Senior Apartments is a Public Housing community in Chester, PA with 23 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $391/month on average.
23
total units
91%
occupancy
$391
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1115 Avenue Of The States, Chester, PA 19013 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,207/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,207/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Gateway Senior 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 at 1115 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 (~$391/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Place at Park Row §202 Senior | Upland | 0.8 km |
| Jeffries School LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 0.8 km |
| Cliff House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Madison Street Target Area LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Madison Sr Apts LIHTC | Chester | 1.1 km |
| Kinder Park Redevelopment Phase I Public Housing | Woodlyn | 1.4 km |
| Pusey Estates Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brookhaven | 2 km |
| Kinder Park Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Woodlyn | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gateway Senior 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 Senior Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $391/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 Senior Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1115 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.