Towers East Public Housing Allentown, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Towers East is a Public Housing community in Allentown, PA with 129 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 24 months.
129
total units
98%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
24 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1337 W Allen St, Allentown, PA 18102 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,274/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,196/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Towers East
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 1337 W Allen St, Allentown; 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 (~$366/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Allentown
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- Allentown Towne House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Allentown Town House PB Section 8
- Bnai Brith House PB Section 8
- Walnut Manor Public Housing
- John Gross Towers Public Housing
- 700 Building Public Housing
- Bnai Brith House PB Section 8
- Little Lehigh Manor PB Section 8
- Central Park Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arborview Tower Aka Episcopal House PB Section 8 | Allentown | 1.1 km |
| Episcopal House Aka Arborview Tower PB Section 8 | Allentown | 1.1 km |
| Phoebe Apartments PB Section 8 | Allentown | 1.4 km |
| 10th St Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 1.4 km |
| Sacred Heart Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 1.7 km |
| Allentown National Bank LIHTC | Allentown | 2 km |
| Little Lehigh Redevelopment I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Allentown | 2 km |
| South Sixth St Rehab Ii Victoria V PB Section 8 | Allentown | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Allentown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Towers East 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 Towers East?
Residents report average rents near $366/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 Towers East?
Contact the management office at 1337 W Allen St in Allentown. 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.