Hillcrest - Oakhurst Public Housing Charleston, WV
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hillcrest - Oakhurst is a Public Housing community in Charleston, WV with 154 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $353/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
154
total units
92%
occupancy
$353
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5324 Starling Dr, Charleston, WV 25306 Map → |
| Average household income | $19,288/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,500/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 66% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Hillcrest - Oakhurst
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 5324 Starling Dr, Charleston; 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 (~$353/mo average here).
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- Lippert Terrace Public Housing
- Jacob Arbors PB Section 8
- Agsten Manor PB Section 8
- Charleston Replacement Housing 3 LIHTC
- Crh 3 Washington Manor & Littlepage LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Village LIHTC | Charleston | 3.4 km |
| Chesterfield Village LIHTC | Charleston | 3.4 km |
| Concord House of Charleston §811 | Charleston | 4.4 km |
| Robinson Estates LIHTC | Belle | 5.1 km |
| South Park Village Public Housing | Charleston | 6.1 km |
| Lee Terrace Public Housing | Charleston | 9.3 km |
| Crh 5 Washington Manor LIHTC | Charleston | 9.3 km |
| Liberty Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 9.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Charleston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hillcrest - Oakhurst 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 Hillcrest - Oakhurst?
Residents report average rents near $353/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 Hillcrest - Oakhurst?
Contact the management office at 5324 Starling Dr in Charleston. 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.