Meeting Street Manor Public Housing Charleston, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Meeting Street Manor is a Public Housing community in Charleston, SC with 500 units reporting 75% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
500
total units
75%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 America St, Charleston, SC 29403 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,745/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,816/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 26% |
How to apply at Meeting Street 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 231 America St, Charleston; 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 (~$346/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Palace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 0.8 km |
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| Cannon Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.1 km |
| Mary & South St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charleston | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Meeting Street 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 Meeting Street Manor?
Residents report average rents near $346/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 Meeting Street Manor?
Contact the management office at 231 America St in Charleston. 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.