Greenleaf Gardens Public Housing Washington, DC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Greenleaf Gardens is a Public Housing community in Washington, DC with 457 units reporting 63% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $493/month on average.
457
total units
63%
occupancy
$493
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 Delaware Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,695/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,622/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Greenleaf Gardens
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 1200 Delaware Ave SW, Washington; 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 (~$493/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James Creek Public Housing | Washington | 1.1 km |
| Potomac Gardens Public Housing | Washington | 1.7 km |
| The Arris Workforce LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 1.7 km |
| Sibley Plaza Public Housing | Washington | 2.2 km |
| Judiciary House Public Housing | Washington | 2.4 km |
| Plaza West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.4 km |
| Orchard Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.8 km |
| Capitol Hill Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Washington | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Greenleaf Gardens 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 Greenleaf Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $493/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 Greenleaf Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1200 Delaware Ave SW in Washington. 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.