Phoebe Apartments PB Section 8 Allentown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Phoebe Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Allentown, PA with 26 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $401/month on average.
26
total units
96%
occupancy
$401
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1901 W Linden St, Allentown, PA 18104 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,279/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,045/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Phoebe Apartments
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 1901 W Linden St, Allentown; 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 (~$401/mo average here).
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- John Gross Towers Public Housing
- 700 Building Public Housing
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- Bnai Brith House PB Section 8
- Little Lehigh Manor PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arborview Tower Aka Episcopal House PB Section 8 | Allentown | 0.8 km |
| Episcopal House Aka Arborview Tower PB Section 8 | Allentown | 0.8 km |
| Allentown Nsa Housing Authority PB Section 8 | Allentown | 1.4 km |
| 10th St Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 1.7 km |
| Allentown National Bank LIHTC | Allentown | 2.5 km |
| Little Lehigh Redevelopment I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 2.5 km |
| South Sixth St Rehab Ii Victoria V PB Section 8 | Allentown | 2.5 km |
| South Sixth St Rehab I PB Section 8 | Allentown | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Phoebe Apartments 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 Phoebe Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $401/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 Phoebe Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1901 W Linden St in Allentown. 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.