James E. Alpeter Public Housing Barberton, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
James E. Alpeter is a Public Housing community in Barberton, OH with 185 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $375/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 45 months.
185
total units
90%
occupancy
$375
avg resident rent
45 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 130 5th St SE, Barberton, OH 44203 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,384/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,067/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 87% |
How to apply at James E. Alpeter
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 130 5th St SE, Barberton; 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 (~$375/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Apts LIHTC | Barberton | 1.4 km |
| Van Street LIHTC | Barberton | 1.4 km |
| Wunderlink Apts LIHTC | Barberton | 2 km |
| Wdk Rentals LIHTC | Barberton | 2 km |
| Wooster Road LIHTC | Barberton | 3.4 km |
| Kenmore Place LIHTC | Akron | 4.2 km |
| Mctaggert Court 2 §811 | Akron | 4.7 km |
| Portage Lakes Kiwanis Tower PB Section 8 | Coventry Township | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Barberton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does James E. Alpeter 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 James E. Alpeter?
Residents report average rents near $375/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 James E. Alpeter?
Contact the management office at 130 5th St SE in Barberton. 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.