The Gardens PB Section 8 Milwaukee, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Milwaukee, WI with 151 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $337/month on average.
151
total units
93%
occupancy
$337
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3425 N 60th St, Milwaukee, WI 53216 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,018/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,018/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Gardens
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 3425 N 60th St, Milwaukee; 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 (~$337/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fernwood Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 0.8 km |
| Sherman Park Commons Senior Living Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 2.5 km |
| Hadley Terrace §202 Senior | Milwaukee | 2.8 km |
| Tosa Mayfair LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wauwatosa | 3.4 km |
| Dr Wesley L Scott Senior Living Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 4 km |
| Garfield Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 4 km |
| Norhtside Neighborhood Initiative Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Milwaukee | 4.2 km |
| Carmen Court Apts LIHTC | Milwaukee | 4.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Gardens 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 The Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $337/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 The Gardens?
Contact the management office at 3425 N 60th St in Milwaukee. 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.