Leon Gardens Public Housing Brownsville, TX
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Leon Gardens is a Public Housing community in Brownsville, TX with 320 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $547/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
320
total units
100%
occupancy
$547
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2175 Woodstone Dr, Brownsville, TX 78526 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,073/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,014/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 29% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Leon Gardens
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 2175 Woodstone Dr, Brownsville; 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 (~$547/mo average here).
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- Paseo Plaza Apts LIHTC
- Pointsettia Gardens at Boca Chica LIHTC
- Citrus Gardens LIHTC
- Retama Park LIHTC
- Rosemont of El Dorado LIHTC
- Huntington at Paseo de La Resaca LIHTC
- Sundance Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8
- Candlewick Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Champion Homes at Canyon Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brownsville | 1.4 km |
| Bowie Garden Apts LIHTC | Brownsville | 2.8 km |
| El Santander PB Section 8 | Brownsville | 4 km |
| La Villita Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Brownsville | 5.2 km |
| Rockwell Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Brownsville | 5.2 km |
| Cunningham Manor Apts LIHTC | Brownsville | 5.2 km |
| La Villita Apts Phase I LIHTC | Brownsville | 5.2 km |
| La Villita Ii §811 PRA | Brownsville | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Brownsville
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Leon Gardens 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 Leon Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $547/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 Leon Gardens?
Contact the management office at 2175 Woodstone Dr in Brownsville. 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.