Pensdale Apartments §202 Senior Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pensdale Apartments is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Philadelphia, PA with 65 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $463/month on average.
65
total units
100%
occupancy
$463
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 4200 Mitchell St, Philadelphia, PA 19128 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,445/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,834/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Pensdale Apartments
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 4200 Mitchell St, Philadelphia; 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 (~$463/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Freedoms House PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Schuylkill Falls LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.4 km |
| Schuylkill Falls I Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.4 km |
| Cricket Court Commons LIHTC | Philadelphia | 2.5 km |
| Germantown House LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.5 km |
| Emlen Arms Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Center in the Park Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.8 km |
| Pavilion LIHTC | Philadelphia | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pensdale Apartments have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Pensdale Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $463/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 Pensdale Apartments?
Contact the management office at 4200 Mitchell St in Philadelphia. 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.