Southgate Apts PB Section 8 Schenectady, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southgate Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Schenectady, NY with 269 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $415/month on average.
269
total units
88%
occupancy
$415
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 185 Frank St, Schenectady, NY 12304 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,272/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,217/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 35% |
How to apply at Southgate Apts
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 185 Frank St, Schenectady; 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 (~$415/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Commons PB Section 8 | Schenectady | 1.4 km |
| Mount Pleasant Commons §202 Senior | Schenectady | 1.7 km |
| Holly Manor LIHTC | Schenectady | 2.8 km |
| Vale Housing Revitalization LIHTC | Schenectady | 2.8 km |
| Father Leo O'brien Senior §202 Senior | Schenectady | 3.7 km |
| Schenectady B'nai B'rith PB Section 8 | Schenectady | 4.7 km |
| River Road §811 | Niskayuna | 4.8 km |
| Holyrood House PB Section 8 | Scotia | 5.6 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southgate Apts 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 Southgate Apts?
Residents report average rents near $415/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 Southgate Apts?
Contact the management office at 185 Frank St in Schenectady. 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.