Samuel Gompers Homes Public Housing E St Louis, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Samuel Gompers Homes is a Public Housing community in E St Louis, IL with 232 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $234/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 36 months.
232
total units
85%
occupancy
$234
avg resident rent
36 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 450 N 6th St, E St Louis, IL 62201 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,611/yr |
| Average personal income | $4,757/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Samuel Gompers 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 450 N 6th St, E St 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 (~$234/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in E St Louis
- John Deshields Homes Public Housing
- Orr-weathers Apts Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parsons Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 1.7 km |
| Parsons Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 1.7 km |
| Amp 1 Thomas Terry Apts. Public Housing | Brooklyn | 2.4 km |
| Emmet Griffin Homes Public Housing | East Saint Louis | 2.5 km |
| Mark Twain Hotel LIHTC | St Louis | 3.4 km |
| Paul Brown Building LIHTC | St Louis | 3.4 km |
| Merchandise Mart Project LIHTC | St Louis | 3.4 km |
| Dawson Manor PB Section 8 | East Saint Louis | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in E St Louis
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Samuel Gompers 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 Samuel Gompers Homes?
Residents report average rents near $234/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 Samuel Gompers Homes?
Contact the management office at 450 N 6th St in E St 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.