Rattling Creek Apts Public Housing Lykens, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rattling Creek Apts is a Public Housing community in Lykens, PA with 67 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
67
total units
97%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 S 2nd St, Lykens, PA 17048 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,980/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,716/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 94% |
How to apply at Rattling Creek Apts
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 15 S 2nd St, Lykens; 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 (~$389/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lykens
- Union House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill Public Housing | Williamstown | 6.8 km |
| Hollywood Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elizabethville | 9.5 km |
| Greenfield Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elizabethville | 10.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lykens
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rattling Creek Apts 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 Rattling Creek Apts?
Residents report average rents near $389/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 Rattling Creek Apts?
Contact the management office at 15 S 2nd St in Lykens. 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.