Region 3 Single Units Public Housing Chicago, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Region 3 Single Units is a Public Housing community in Chicago, IL with 21 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $687/month on average.
21
total units
86%
occupancy
$687
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2245 S Stewart Ave, Chicago, IL 60616 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,112/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,576/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 71% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at Region 3 Single Units
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 2245 S Stewart Ave, Chicago; 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 (~$687/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 0.8 km |
| Armour Square Public Housing | Chicago | 1.4 km |
| South Loop Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.4 km |
| Cambridge Manor PB Section 8 | Chicago | 1.7 km |
| Long Grove House PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
| Abla Public Housing | Chicago | 2 km |
| Lake Vista Apartments PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
| Congressman George W. Collins Apts. PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Region 3 Single Units 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 Region 3 Single Units?
Residents report average rents near $687/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 Region 3 Single Units?
Contact the management office at 2245 S Stewart Ave in Chicago. 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.