Jazz at Walter Circle Public Housing East St Louis, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Jazz at Walter Circle is a Public Housing community in East St Louis, IL with 66 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $375/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
66
total units
80%
occupancy
$375
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $16,135/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,836/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Jazz at Walter Circle
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; 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).
Other subsidized housing in East St Louis
- New Salem Housing of East St. Louis §202 Senior
- Sinai Village LIHTC
- St. Luke's Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 1.1 km |
| Parsons Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 1.1 km |
| Emmet Griffin Homes Public Housing | East Saint Louis | 1.4 km |
| Central City Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | East Saint Louis | 1.4 km |
| Alpha Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 1.4 km |
| Orr-weathers Apts Public Housing | E St Louis | 1.7 km |
| Samuel Gompers Homes Public Housing | E St Louis | 2 km |
| Rush Senior Gardens §202 Senior | East Saint Louis | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in East St Louis
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Jazz at Walter Circle 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 Jazz at Walter Circle?
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 Jazz at Walter Circle?
Contact the management office in East St Louis. 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.