Kensington Manor / Arnold Townhouses Public Housing New Kensington, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kensington Manor / Arnold Townhouses is a Public Housing community in New Kensington, PA with 94 units reporting 64% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $317/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
94
total units
64%
occupancy
$317
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $13,103/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,837/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 55% |
How to apply at Kensington Manor / Arnold Townhouses
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 (~$317/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in New Kensington
- East Ken Manor & Annex Public Housing
- Nu-ken Apartments Citizens Plaza a PB Section 8
- Valley Royal Court Apts Llc PB Section 8
- Plum Ridge Retirement Residnce LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ridge Avenue Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pioneer Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- South Hamilton/toledo §811
- Pioneer Apts 811 §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Towers PB Section 8 | Arnold | 1.1 km |
| Arnold Manor Public Housing | Arnold | 1.1 km |
| Rachel Carson Hall Public Housing | Tarentum | 3.4 km |
| Felix Negley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tarentum | 3.4 km |
| Negley Gardens Public Housing | Tarentum | 3.4 km |
| Burtner Apartments Public Housing | Tarentum | 3.4 km |
| 210 E Eighth Ave LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tarentum | 3.4 km |
| Springdale Manor Public Housing | Springdale | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in New Kensington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kensington Manor / Arnold Townhouses 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 Kensington Manor / Arnold Townhouses?
Residents report average rents near $317/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 Kensington Manor / Arnold Townhouses?
Contact the management office in New Kensington. 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.