Nu-ken Apartments Citizens Plaza a PB Section 8 New Kensington, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Nu-ken Apartments Citizens Plaza a is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New Kensington, PA with 100 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $405/month on average.
100
total units
94%
occupancy
$405
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 Fourth Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,142/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,848/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Nu-ken Apartments Citizens Plaza a
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 700 Fourth Ave, New Kensington; 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 (~$405/mo average here).
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- East Ken Manor & Annex Public Housing
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- Plum Ridge Retirement Residnce LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ridge Avenue Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pioneer Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- South Hamilton/toledo §811
- Pioneer Apts 811 §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Towers PB Section 8 | Arnold | 2.2 km |
| Arnold Manor Public Housing | Arnold | 2.2 km |
| Springdale Manor Public Housing | Springdale | 2.8 km |
| Plumwood §811 | Verona | 4.2 km |
| Rachel Carson Hall Public Housing | Tarentum | 4.5 km |
| Felix Negley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Tarentum | 4.5 km |
| Negley Gardens Public Housing | Tarentum | 4.5 km |
| Burtner Apartments Public Housing | Tarentum | 4.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Nu-ken Apartments Citizens Plaza a 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 Nu-ken Apartments Citizens Plaza a?
Residents report average rents near $405/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 Nu-ken Apartments Citizens Plaza a?
Contact the management office at 700 Fourth Ave in New Kensington. 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.