Oberlin Manor PB Section 8 Lorain, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oberlin Manor is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lorain, OH with 150 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $357/month on average.
150
total units
98%
occupancy
$357
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1220 W 37th St, Lorain, OH 44053 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,107/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,225/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Oberlin Manor
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 1220 W 37th St, Lorain; 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 (~$357/mo average here).
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- Firelands Lorain PB Section 8
- Westgate Garden Apts LIHTC
- Jenna Terrace Apts LIHTC
- Southern Heights Multifamily LIHTCPB Section 8
- Westgate Gardens PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 1.1 km |
| Threshold Homes LIHTC | Lorain | 2.5 km |
| Nativity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 2.8 km |
| West Lake Gardens PB Section 8 | Lorain | 3.4 km |
| Booker T. Washington PB Section 8 | Lorain | 3.4 km |
| South Lorain LIHTC | Lorain | 3.4 km |
| Lorain Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lorain | 3.4 km |
| Sheffield Meadows Apts LIHTC | Lorain | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oberlin Manor 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 Oberlin Manor?
Residents report average rents near $357/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 Oberlin Manor?
Contact the management office at 1220 W 37th St in Lorain. 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.