Shepard Apartments (17) PB Section 8 Saint Louis, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Shepard Apartments (17) is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Saint Louis, MO with 100 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $339/month on average.
100
total units
95%
occupancy
$339
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2801 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63106 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,307/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,158/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Shepard Apartments (17)
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 2801 Dr Martin Luther King Dr, 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 (~$339/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Shepard Apartments (17) 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 Shepard Apartments (17)?
Residents report average rents near $339/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 Shepard Apartments (17)?
Contact the management office at 2801 Dr Martin Luther King Dr in 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.