Phyllis Wheatley Apts PB Section 8 Nashville, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Phyllis Wheatley Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Nashville, TN with 81 units reporting 79% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $369/month on average.
81
total units
79%
occupancy
$369
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 Vanderhorst Dr, Nashville, TN 37207 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,573/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,394/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Phyllis Wheatley Apts
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 521 Vanderhorst Dr, Nashville; 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 (~$369/mo average here).
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- Neighborhood Housing PB Section 8
- Trevecca Towers I/east LIHTC
- Poplar Bend LIHTC
- Hobson LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haynes Garden Apts PB Section 8 | Nashville | 0.8 km |
| Charlie Place Duplexes LIHTC | Nashville | 0.8 km |
| Kelly Miller Smith Towers PB Section 8 | Nashville | 1.4 km |
| Trinity Hills Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Nashville | 1.4 km |
| Trinity Place PB Section 8 | Nashville | 1.4 km |
| North Lights LIHTC | Nashville | 2 km |
| Overlook Ridge PB Section 8 | Nashville | 2.4 km |
| The Paddock at Grandview LIHTC | Nashville | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Phyllis Wheatley Apts 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 Phyllis Wheatley Apts?
Residents report average rents near $369/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 Phyllis Wheatley Apts?
Contact the management office at 521 Vanderhorst Dr in Nashville. 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.