The Legacy Apartments Public Housing Pittsburgh, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Legacy Apartments is a Public Housing community in Pittsburgh, PA with 90 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $383/month on average.
90
total units
96%
occupancy
$383
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2121 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,066/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,019/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at The Legacy 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 2121 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh; 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 (~$383/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| K Leroy Irvis PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Oak Hill Ic LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Oak Hill Phase 1b PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 0.8 km |
| Addison Terrace Ph 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| Bedford Hill Apartments Phase 1b Public Housing | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| Carson Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.1 km |
| Roosevelt Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 1.7 km |
| Allegheny Commons East LIHTCPB Section 8 | Pittsburgh | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Legacy 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 The Legacy Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $383/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 Legacy Apartments?
Contact the management office at 2121 Centre Ave in Pittsburgh. 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.