Rad 6 Apartments PB Section 8 Kensington, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rad 6 Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Kensington, MD with 197 units reporting 73% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $484/month on average.
197
total units
73%
occupancy
$484
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 10400 Detrick Ave, Kensington, MD 20895 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,441/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,531/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 10% |
How to apply at Rad 6 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 10400 Detrick Ave, Kensington; 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 (~$484/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Kensington
- Tanglewood & Slig LIHTC
- Rebecca Apts PB Section 8
- Silver Creek Senior Living/knowles LIHTC
- Mcarc Lawrence Avenue PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Forest Lp LIHTC | Silver Spring | 2 km |
| Ambassador Apts LIHTC | Silver Spring | 2 km |
| The Grand LIHTC | Rockville | 2.8 km |
| Pembridge Square Apts LIHTC | Wheaton | 2.8 km |
| National Park Seminary Apts LIHTC | Silver Spring | 2.8 km |
| National Park Seminary [aka] Forest Glen Main LIHTC | Silver Spring | 2.8 km |
| Wheaton Metro Kiss & Ride LIHTC | Wheaton | 2.8 km |
| Rock Creek Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockville | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Kensington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rad 6 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 Rad 6 Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $484/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 Rad 6 Apartments?
Contact the management office at 10400 Detrick Ave in Kensington. 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.