Mahalia Jackson Apartments Public Housing Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mahalia Jackson Apartments is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 279 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $312/month on average.
279
total units
75%
occupancy
$312
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 9141 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,019/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,715/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mahalia Jackson 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 9141 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago; 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 (~$312/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mahalia Jackson 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 Mahalia Jackson Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $312/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 Mahalia Jackson Apartments?
Contact the management office at 9141 S South Chicago Ave in Chicago. 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.