Southgates Apts Public Housing Chariton, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Southgates Apts is a Public Housing community in Chariton, IA with 72 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $468/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 1 months.
72
total units
96%
occupancy
$468
avg resident rent
1 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 429 S Main St Apt 111, Chariton, IA 50049 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,505/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,678/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 42% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 71% |
| One-bedroom share | 87% |
How to apply at Southgates Apts
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 429 S Main St Apt 111, Chariton; 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 (~$468/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Chariton
- Autumn Park of Chariton PB Section 8
- Woodlawn Apartments PB Section 8
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Southgates Apts 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 Southgates Apts?
Residents report average rents near $468/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 Southgates Apts?
Contact the management office at 429 S Main St Apt 111 in Chariton. 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.