West Poplar Apartments PB Section 8 Philadelphia, PA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West Poplar Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Philadelphia, PA with 138 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $488/month on average.
138
total units
83%
occupancy
$488
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1231 Wallace St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,204/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,173/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 10% |
How to apply at West Poplar Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1231 Wallace St, Philadelphia; 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 (~$488/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Garden Towers PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Spring Garden Apartments Public Housing | Philadelphia | 0.8 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| American Postal Workers House PB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Harrison Plaza Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Richard Allen Phase Iiia Public Housing | Philadelphia | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Philadelphia | 2 km |
| John Fox Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Philadelphia | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West Poplar Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at West Poplar Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $488/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 West Poplar Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1231 Wallace St in Philadelphia. 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.