Hyde Park West Apartments PB Section 8 Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hyde Park West Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Chicago, IL with 64 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $353/month on average.
64
total units
92%
occupancy
$353
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5341 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,417/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,471/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 63% |
How to apply at Hyde Park West 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 5341 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago; 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).
Other subsidized housing in Chicago
- Altgeld Gardens I Public Housing
- Region 1 Small Units Public Housing
- Lawndale Restoration LIHTC
- The Pavilion Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parkway Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dearborn Homes Public Housing
- Hilliard Homes LIHTC
- Hilliard Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Marshall Field Garden Apartments LIHTC
- Marshall Field Garden Apt Homes PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grove Parc Plaza Apts LIHTC | Chicago | 1.1 km |
| Sutherland LIHTC | Chicago | 1.4 km |
| Drexel Preservation LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.4 km |
| Greenwood Senior Living LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.2 km |
| Madden Wells Phase 1a LIHTC | Chicago | 2.2 km |
| 62nd St Development LIHTC | Chicago | 2.2 km |
| Charles a Beckett Associates Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.4 km |
| Lake Park Place Public Housing | Chicago | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hyde Park West 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 Hyde Park West Apartments?
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 Hyde Park West Apartments?
Contact the management office at 5341 S Cottage Grove Ave in Chicago. 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.