Sherman Drive Apartments Public Housing Marion, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sherman Drive Apartments is a Public Housing community in Marion, IL with 164 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $441/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
164
total units
98%
occupancy
$441
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 E Jones St, Marion, IL 62959 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,614/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,532/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 62% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 22% |
How to apply at Sherman Drive Apartments
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 103 E Jones St, Marion; 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 (~$441/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Marion
- Butler High-rise Public Housing
- Shawnee Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Rolling Acres Apartments LIHTC
- River to River Community of Marion LIHTCPB Section 8
- Little Egypt Estates LIHTCPB Section 8
- Chesapeake Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Herrin | 9 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Herrin | 13.1 km |
| Herrin Pineview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Herrin | 13.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Marion
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sherman Drive Apartments 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 Sherman Drive Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $441/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 Sherman Drive Apartments?
Contact the management office at 103 E Jones St in Marion. 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.