Parkcrest Public Housing South Milwaukee, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Parkcrest is a Public Housing community in South Milwaukee, WI with 60 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $742/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
60
total units
95%
occupancy
$742
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2902 6th Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 Map → |
| Average household income | $35,205/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,621/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 54% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 77% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Parkcrest
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 2902 6th Ave, South Milwaukee; 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 (~$742/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in South Milwaukee
- Grant Park Square PB Section 8
- Marquette Manor LIHTC
- Sunrise Village Senior Apts LIHTC
- South Cliff Apts LIHTC
- Civic Arms Restoration LIHTC
- Bennett Housing LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newbury Place Apts LIHTC | Oak Creek | 1.4 km |
| Lake Forest Apts I PB Section 8 | Oak Creek | 1.4 km |
| Lake Forest Apartments Ii PB Section 8 | Oak Creek | 1.4 km |
| Evergreen Square Cudahy PB Section 8 | Cudahy | 4.5 km |
| Cifaldi Square Apartments §202 Senior | Cudahy | 4.5 km |
| Washington Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Cudahy | 4.7 km |
| Williamstown Bay I LIHTC | Cudahy | 4.7 km |
| Williamstown Bay Ii LIHTC | Cudahy | 4.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in South Milwaukee
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Parkcrest 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 Parkcrest?
Residents report average rents near $742/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 Parkcrest?
Contact the management office at 2902 6th Ave in South Milwaukee. 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.