Spring Garden Apartments Public Housing Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Spring Garden Apartments is a Public Housing community in Philadelphia, PA with 202 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $497/month on average.
202
total units
84%
occupancy
$497
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Perth Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,816/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,605/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Spring Garden 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 600 Perth Pl, Philadelphia; 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 (~$497/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
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| Harrison Plaza Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.1 km |
| Spring Garden Towers PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.7 km |
| Casa Enrico Farnese Casa Farnese PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2.4 km |
| Fair Share Northgate Ii PB Section 8 | Camden | 2.8 km |
| Northgate Ii LIHTC | Camden | 2.8 km |
| Northgate Ii #741 LIHTC | Camden | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Spring Garden 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 Spring Garden Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $497/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 Spring Garden Apartments?
Contact the management office at 600 Perth Pl in Philadelphia. 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.