Washington West Apartments Public Housing Scranton, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington West Apartments is a Public Housing community in Scranton, PA with 176 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $426/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
176
total units
93%
occupancy
$426
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 537 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18509 Map → |
| Average household income | $21,487/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,554/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 84% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at Washington West 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 537 N Washington Ave, Scranton; 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 (~$426/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Jermyn Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 0.8 km |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 0.8 km |
| Webster Towers PB Section 8 | Scranton | 0.8 km |
| Goodwill Neighborhood Residen LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 1.4 km |
| Goodwill at North LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.2 km |
| Harriet Beecher Stowe LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.2 km |
| Scranton Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.4 km |
| Cabrini Apts Aka United Neighborhoo PB Section 8 | Scranton | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Scranton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington West 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 Washington West Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $426/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 Washington West Apartments?
Contact the management office at 537 N Washington Ave in Scranton. 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.