Penn Arbors PB Section 8 Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Penn Arbors is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Pittsburgh, PA with 124 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $418/month on average.
124
total units
98%
occupancy
$418
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 10918 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,840/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,428/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Penn Arbors
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 10918 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh; 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 (~$418/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Duff Manor PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Highland Manor Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Penn Hills | 1.1 km |
| Jefferson Manor Public Housing | Penn Hills | 1.7 km |
| Douglas Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Emerald Hills Retirement Res LIHTCPB Section 8 | Verona | 2.4 km |
| Second East Hills Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.5 km |
| Prestigious Hills PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.5 km |
| Second East Hills Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Penn Arbors 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 Penn Arbors?
Residents report average rents near $418/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 Penn Arbors?
Contact the management office at 10918 Frankstown Rd in Pittsburgh. 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.