Rush Senior Gardens §202 Senior East Saint Louis, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rush Senior Gardens is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in East Saint Louis, IL with 53 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $355/month on average.
53
total units
91%
occupancy
$355
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1520 Bond Ave, East Saint Louis, IL 62207 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,032/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,705/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Rush Senior Gardens
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1520 Bond Ave, 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 (~$355/mo average here).
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- Turnkey-scattered Sites Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Deshields Homes Public Housing | E St Louis | 0.8 km |
| Samuel Gompers Homes Public Housing | E St Louis | 2.2 km |
| Mark Twain Hotel LIHTC | St Louis | 4 km |
| Paul Brown Building LIHTC | St Louis | 4 km |
| Merchandise Mart Project LIHTC | St Louis | 4 km |
| St. Raymond Apartments PB Section 8 | Saint Louis | 4.2 km |
| Lasalle Park Village Public Housing | Saint Louis | 4.3 km |
| Cupples Warehouse Apts LIHTC | St Louis | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Saint Louis
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rush Senior Gardens have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Rush Senior Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $355/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 Rush Senior Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1520 Bond Ave 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.