New Salem Housing of East St. Louis §202 Senior East St Louis, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
New Salem Housing of East St. Louis is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in East St Louis, IL with 40 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $358/month on average.
40
total units
95%
occupancy
$358
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $15,108/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,108/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at New Salem Housing of East St. Louis
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office; 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 (~$358/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in East St Louis
- Jazz at Walter Circle Public Housing
- Sinai Village LIHTC
- St. Luke's Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Gompers Homes Public Housing | E St Louis | 1.1 km |
| John Deshields Homes Public Housing | E St Louis | 1.4 km |
| Parsons Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 2 km |
| Parsons Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 2 km |
| Dawson Manor PB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 2.4 km |
| Emmet Griffin Homes Public Housing | East Saint Louis | 2.8 km |
| Amp 1 Thomas Terry Apts. Public Housing | Brooklyn | 3.4 km |
| Mark Twain Hotel LIHTC | St Louis | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does New Salem Housing of East St. Louis have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at New Salem Housing of East St. Louis?
Residents report average rents near $358/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 New Salem Housing of East St. Louis?
Contact the management office in East St Louis. 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.