Uptown Square Public Housing Memphis, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Uptown Square is a Public Housing community in Memphis, TN with 76 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 260 months.
76
total units
95%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
260 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 188 Exchange Ave Apt 202, Memphis, TN 38105 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,005/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,575/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 54% |
How to apply at Uptown Square
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 188 Exchange Ave Apt 202, 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 (~$389/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South City Iv LIHTC | Memphis | 1.1 km |
| Gayoso House Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Memphis | 1.1 km |
| Uptown Hope Vi Project: Greenlaw Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Memphis | 1.1 km |
| Owens Place Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Memphis | 1.1 km |
| Hope Heights Tower PB Section 8 | Memphis | 1.4 km |
| Burkle & Main LIHTC | Memphis | 1.4 km |
| Uptown Hope Vi Project: Metropolitan Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Memphis | 1.4 km |
| Seniors First LIHTCPB Section 8 | Memphis | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Uptown Square 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 Uptown Square?
Residents report average rents near $389/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 Uptown Square?
Contact the management office at 188 Exchange Ave Apt 202 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.