Johnston Square Apartments PB Section 8 Baltimore, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Johnston Square Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Baltimore, MD with 217 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $324/month on average.
217
total units
95%
occupancy
$324
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD 21202 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,542/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,252/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Johnston Square 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 501 E Preston St, Baltimore; 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 (~$324/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Johnston Square 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 Johnston Square Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $324/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 Johnston Square Apartments?
Contact the management office at 501 E Preston St in Baltimore. 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.