Riverdale Public Housing Riverdale, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverdale is a Public Housing community in Riverdale, IL with 35 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $391/month on average.
35
total units
100%
occupancy
$391
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 335 W 138th St, Riverdale, IL 60827 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,037/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,037/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Riverdale
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 335 W 138th St, Riverdale; 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 (~$391/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Riverdale
- New Eden Green Venture LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pacesetter Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Riverdale Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Saviors §202 Senior | Dolton | 1.4 km |
| Concordia LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.4 km |
| Concordia Park Apts LIHTC | Chicago | 2.4 km |
| Concordia Place Apartments PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.4 km |
| Altgeld Gardens I Public Housing | Chicago | 2.8 km |
| Senior Suites of Blue Island LIHTCPB Section 8 | Blue Island | 2.8 km |
| Bethlehem Village Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harvey | 2.8 km |
| Riverside Village/eden Green Apts. PB Section 8 | Chicago | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Riverdale
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverdale 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 Riverdale?
Residents report average rents near $391/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 Riverdale?
Contact the management office at 335 W 138th St in Riverdale. 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.