Murray Towers Public Housing Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Murray Towers is a Public Housing community in Pittsburgh, PA with 67 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $342/month on average.
67
total units
82%
occupancy
$342
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2385 Marbury Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,177/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,177/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Murray Towers
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 2385 Marbury Rd, 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 (~$342/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Second East Hills Phase I LIHTC | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| East Hills Park Apts LIHTC | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| East Hills West Aka Maple Ridge Apa PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.4 km |
| Bedford Hill Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Crawford Roberts LIHTC | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Douglas Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.2 km |
| Second East Hills Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
| Prestigious Hills PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Murray Towers 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 Murray Towers?
Residents report average rents near $342/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 Murray Towers?
Contact the management office at 2385 Marbury Rd 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.