I. W. Abel Place §202 Senior Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
I. W. Abel Place is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Pittsburgh, PA with 49 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $379/month on average.
49
total units
96%
occupancy
$379
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $15,871/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,651/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at I. W. Abel Place
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- 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 (~$379/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Pittsburgh
- Northview Heights Public Housing
- Bedford Dwellings Public Housing
- Crawford Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wood Street Commons LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brinton Manor Apartments PB Section 8
- Glen Hazel Apartments PB Section 8
- Glen Hazel Rad - Proper LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pressley St Hi-rise Public Housing
- Crawford Roberts Redev LIHTCPB Section 8
- Allequippa Terrace Phase 1a LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lambeth Apartments Aka York Commons PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| York Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| Sharpsburg Hirise for the Elderly PB Section 8 | Sharpsburg | 2 km |
| Sharpsburg Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Sharpsburg | 2 km |
| Three Rivers Manor PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.8 km |
| Bellefield Dwellings LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.4 km |
| Bellefield Dwellings Apts Llc PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.4 km |
| William Moorhead Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Pittsburgh
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does I. W. Abel Place have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at I. W. Abel Place?
Residents report average rents near $379/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 I. W. Abel Place?
Contact the management office in Pittsburgh. 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.