Morse Gardens Public Housing Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Morse Gardens is a Public Housing community in Pittsburgh, PA with 70 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $290/month on average.
70
total units
97%
occupancy
$290
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2416 Sarah St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,816/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,826/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Morse 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 2416 Sarah St, Pittsburgh; 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 (~$290/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carson Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Oak Hill Ic LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| Oak Hill Phase 1b PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
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| Ebenezer Towers PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| K Leroy Irvis PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
| Caliguiri Plaza Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Morse 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 Morse Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $290/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 Morse Gardens?
Contact the management office at 2416 Sarah St in Pittsburgh. 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.