Queen Row Public Housing Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Queen Row is a Public Housing community in Philadelphia, PA with 43 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $410/month on average.
43
total units
91%
occupancy
$410
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 W Queen Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,422/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,979/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 36% |
How to apply at Queen Row
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 500 W Queen Ln, 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 (~$410/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbottsford Homes Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Cricket Court Commons LIHTC | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Germantown House LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Four Freedoms House PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Opportunities Towers I/ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Opportunities for Aging Opp. Tower PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Opportunities Tower Ii PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Queen Row 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 Queen Row?
Residents report average rents near $410/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 Queen Row?
Contact the management office at 500 W Queen Ln 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.