St Louis City Public Housing Saint Louis, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St Louis City is a Public Housing community in Saint Louis, MO with 143 units reporting 71% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $236/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 65 months.
143
total units
71%
occupancy
$236
avg resident rent
65 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3447 Lafayette Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63104 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,036/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,015/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 60% |
How to apply at St Louis City
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 3447 Lafayette Ave, 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 (~$236/mo average here).
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- Council Tower Apartments PB Section 8
- Maryville Gardens I PB Section 8
- Aboussie Pavilion PB Section 8
- Corinthian I PB Section 8
- O'fallon Place Ia PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blumeyer Phase I/renaissance Place LIHTC | St Louis | 2.4 km |
| Lucas Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | St Louis | 2.8 km |
| Metropolitan Village Apts. PB Section 8 | Saint Louis | 2.8 km |
| Jvl Renaissance I LIHTC | St Louis | 2.8 km |
| Majestic Stove Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | St Louis | 2.8 km |
| Lasalle Park Village Public Housing | Saint Louis | 3.4 km |
| St Louis Hsg Auth Public Housing | Saint Louis | 3.4 km |
| Cupples Warehouse Apts LIHTC | St Louis | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St Louis City 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 St Louis City?
Residents report average rents near $236/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 St Louis City?
Contact the management office at 3447 Lafayette Ave 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.