The Oaks at Camden Public Housing Chattanooga, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Oaks at Camden is a Public Housing community in Chattanooga, TN with 37 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $307/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 55 months.
37
total units
84%
occupancy
$307
avg resident rent
55 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2157 Camden Oaks Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37406 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,399/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,850/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
How to apply at The Oaks at Camden
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 2157 Camden Oaks Dr, Chattanooga; 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 (~$307/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 0.8 km |
| Maple Hills Apartments Public Housing | Chattanooga | 0.8 km |
| Bayberry Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Johnson Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Emerald Villages - Glenwood East LIHTC | Chattanooga | 1.1 km |
| Granite Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.4 km |
| Greenwood Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 1.7 km |
| Campbell Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Chattanooga | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Oaks at Camden 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 Oaks at Camden?
Residents report average rents near $307/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 Oaks at Camden?
Contact the management office at 2157 Camden Oaks Dr in Chattanooga. 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.