Newman Highland Square PB Section 8 Akron, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Newman Highland Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Akron, OH with 46 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $285/month on average.
46
total units
96%
occupancy
$285
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 264 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,753/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,498/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Newman Highland Square
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 264 W Market St, Akron; 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 (~$285/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Fowler Sr Apts Public Housing | Akron | 0.8 km |
| William E. Fowler Senior Apartments PB Section 8 | Akron | 0.8 km |
| Belcher Apartments Public Housing | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Cedar Street Apts Phase Ii LIHTC | Akron | 1.1 km |
| Mayflower Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.4 km |
| I Promise Housing LIHTC | Akron | 1.4 km |
| Elizabeth Park North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Akron | 1.7 km |
| Lauer Apts Public Housing | Akron | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Newman Highland Square have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Newman Highland Square?
Residents report average rents near $285/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 Newman Highland Square?
Contact the management office at 264 W Market St in Akron. 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.