Leonard J. Ostrow Apartments Public Housing Erie, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Leonard J. Ostrow Apartments is a Public Housing community in Erie, PA with 80 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
80
total units
99%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4220 Davison Ave, Erie, PA 16504 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,765/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,351/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Leonard J. Ostrow Apartments
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 4220 Davison Ave, Erie; 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 (~$389/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Covington Valley Estates PB Section 8 | Erie | 1.1 km |
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| Rosedale Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 1.4 km |
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| Royal Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 2.2 km |
| Eih Mcclelland Ave, Inc. §811 | Erie | 2.4 km |
| Poux Apartments §811 | Erie | 2.8 km |
| Willow Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Erie | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Leonard J. Ostrow Apartments 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 Leonard J. Ostrow Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $389/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 Leonard J. Ostrow Apartments?
Contact the management office at 4220 Davison Ave in Erie. 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.