Westside Apartments PB Section 8 Charlotte, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westside Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charlotte, NC with 50 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $178/month on average.
50
total units
90%
occupancy
$178
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5216 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208 Map → |
| Average household income | $7,579/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,295/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Westside 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 5216 Freedom Dr, Charlotte; 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 (~$178/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlotte | 1.7 km |
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| The Mulberry LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlotte | 2.2 km |
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| Hoskins Mill Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlotte | 2.5 km |
| 318 Cromer St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlotte | 2.5 km |
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| Ashley Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | Charlotte | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westside 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 Westside Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $178/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 Westside Apartments?
Contact the management office at 5216 Freedom Dr in Charlotte. 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.