Riverside Apts. PB Section 8 Columbia, SC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverside Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbia, SC with 104 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $242/month on average.
104
total units
90%
occupancy
$242
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3245 Lucius Rd, Columbia, SC 29201 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,237/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,213/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Riverside Apts.
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 3245 Lucius Rd, Columbia; 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 (~$242/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village at River's Edge LIHTC | Columbia | 1.1 km |
| Allen Benedict Court Public Housing | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Bentley Court Apts I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Bentley Court Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 1.4 km |
| Benton Crossing LIHTC | Columbia | 1.7 km |
| Wardlaw Apts, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Columbia | 2 km |
| Veranda at North Main LIHTC | Columbia | 2 km |
| Lorick Place LIHTC | Columbia | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverside Apts. 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 Riverside Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $242/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 Apts.?
Contact the management office at 3245 Lucius Rd in Columbia. 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.