The University Place Senior Public Housing Memphis, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The University Place Senior is a Public Housing community in Memphis, TN with 82 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $386/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 26 months.
82
total units
96%
occupancy
$386
avg resident rent
26 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 S Somerville St, Memphis, TN 38104 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,191/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,191/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at The University Place Senior
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 S Somerville St, Memphis; 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 (~$386/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The University Place Senior 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 University Place Senior?
Residents report average rents near $386/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 University Place Senior?
Contact the management office at 600 S Somerville St in Memphis. 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.