Riverside Apartments Public Housing Beardstown, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverside Apartments is a Public Housing community in Beardstown, IL with 50 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $549/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
50
total units
92%
occupancy
$549
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 9A Frank Wessel Dr, Beardstown, IL 62618 Map → |
| Average household income | $38,725/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,036/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 37% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 52% |
How to apply at Riverside Apartments
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 9A Frank Wessel Dr, Beardstown; 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 (~$549/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Beardstown
- Welch Woods LIHTCPB Section 8
- St Anne Residence §202 Senior
- Parkview Housing Corp §811
- Beardstown Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bridgeview Apartments §811
- Cila Home #2 LIHTC
- Cila Home I LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Place Apartments §202 Senior | Rushville | 9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Beardstown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverside Apartments 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 Riverside Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $549/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 Riverside Apartments?
Contact the management office at 9A Frank Wessel Dr in Beardstown. 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.