Meadow Lark Manor Public Housing Salem, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Meadow Lark Manor is a Public Housing community in Salem, IL with 130 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $374/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
130
total units
99%
occupancy
$374
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Glenwood Acres Apt 21, Salem, IL 62881 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,594/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,264/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 56% |
How to apply at Meadow Lark Manor
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 1 Glenwood Acres Apt 21, Salem; 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 (~$374/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Salem
- Mills Crossing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Manor at Salem Woods LIHTCPB Section 8
- Glenwood Acres Ii PB Section 8
- Downtown Apartments PB Section 8
← All subsidized housing in Salem
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Meadow Lark Manor 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 Meadow Lark Manor?
Residents report average rents near $374/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 Meadow Lark Manor?
Contact the management office at 1 Glenwood Acres Apt 21 in Salem. 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.