Wentworth Public Housing Dayton, OH
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wentworth is a Public Housing community in Dayton, OH with 253 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $241/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
253
total units
96%
occupancy
$241
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2765 Wentworth Ave, Dayton, OH 45406 Map → |
| Average household income | $10,684/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,038/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 21% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 57% |
How to apply at Wentworth
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 2765 Wentworth Ave, Dayton; 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 (~$241/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell Townhouses PB Section 8 | Dayton | 2.2 km |
| Shiloh Village LIHTC | Dayton | 2.4 km |
| Mercy Siena Village LIHTC | Dayton | 2.4 km |
| Shilo Apts Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dayton | 2.4 km |
| Shilo Vilas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trotwood | 2.4 km |
| Siena Springs PB Section 8 | Dayton | 2.4 km |
| Albright Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Dayton | 2.8 km |
| Western Manor Apts LIHTC | Dayton | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dayton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wentworth 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 Wentworth?
Residents report average rents near $241/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 Wentworth?
Contact the management office at 2765 Wentworth Ave in Dayton. 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.