Westview Apartments Public Housing Albany, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westview Apartments is a Public Housing community in Albany, NY with 181 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $396/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 31 months.
181
total units
93%
occupancy
$396
avg resident rent
31 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 680 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,018/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,817/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Westview 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 680 Central Ave, Albany; 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 (~$396/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Apartments PB Section 8 | Albany | 1.1 km |
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| Townsend Park Homes Public Housing | Albany | 1.4 km |
| Lv Apartments Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 1.7 km |
| Sheridan Hollow Village 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 2 km |
| Arbor Hill Homes Public Housing | Albany | 2 km |
| Arbor Hill Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 2 km |
| Station 25 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westview 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 Westview Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $396/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 Westview Apartments?
Contact the management office at 680 Central Ave in Albany. 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.