Roosevelt Homes Public Housing East Saint Louis, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Roosevelt Homes is a Public Housing community in East Saint Louis, IL with 292 units reporting 50% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $429/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
292
total units
50%
occupancy
$429
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1328 N 44th St, East Saint Louis, IL 62204 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,766/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,582/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Roosevelt Homes
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 1328 N 44th St, East Saint Louis; 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 (~$429/mo average here).
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- Emmet Griffin Homes Public Housing
- Parsons Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Centreville Courts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parsons Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dawson Manor PB Section 8
- Denverside Redevelopment PB Section 8
- Alta Sita Plaza Apartments PB Section 8
- Rush Senior Gardens §202 Senior
- Turnkey-scattered Sites Public Housing
- East Bank Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amp 5 Scattered Sites North Public Housing | Washingtn Park | 1.4 km |
| Forest Boulevard Estates Public Housing | East Saint Louis | 1.4 km |
| Eaton/wilford Manor PB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 2.4 km |
| Jazz at Walter Circle Public Housing | East St Louis | 2.8 km |
| Infill-scattered Sites Public Housing | East Saint Louis | 2.8 km |
| Central City Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | East Saint Louis | 3.4 km |
| St. Luke's Apartments PB Section 8 | East St Louis | 3.5 km |
| Alpha Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Saint Louis
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Roosevelt Homes 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 Roosevelt Homes?
Residents report average rents near $429/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 Roosevelt Homes?
Contact the management office at 1328 N 44th St in East Saint Louis. 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.