Russell Apartments PB Section 8 Louisville, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Russell Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Louisville, KY with 182 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $169/month on average.
182
total units
85%
occupancy
$169
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1617 Maple St, Louisville, KY 40210 Map → |
| Average household income | $6,818/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,283/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 30% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 66% |
How to apply at Russell Apartments
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 1617 Maple St, Louisville; 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 (~$169/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
| J O Blanton House PB Section 8 | Louisville | 0.8 km |
| California Square I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Louisville | 1.1 km |
| Henry M. Greene Sr Apartments PB Section 8 | Louisville | 1.4 km |
| Beecher Phase Iii LIHTC | Louisville | 2 km |
| City View Park Phase I - Walnut LIHTC | Louisville | 2 km |
| Friendship House - Louisville PB Section 8 | Louisville | 2 km |
| City View Park Phase Ii - Chestnut LIHTC | Louisville | 2 km |
| St Catherine Ct Public Housing | Louisville | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Russell Apartments 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 Russell Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $169/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 Russell Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1617 Maple St in Louisville. 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.