Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Berkeley, MO
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Berkeley with roughly 139 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Berkeley
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Berkeley
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Affordable Homes of Berkeley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| 8318-8325 Wabash LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 6007 Cascade Dr LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6011 Hancock Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6019 Shillington Dr LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6101 Garfield Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6128 Washington Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6304 Hancock Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6645 Sassenrath Ln LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 8134 Rector Dr LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Evergreen LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Berkeley (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 94 | — | — |
| Affordable Homes of Berkeley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Berkeley
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8318-8325 Wabash LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 6007 Cascade Dr LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6011 Hancock Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6019 Shillington Dr LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6101 Garfield Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6128 Washington Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6304 Hancock Ave LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 6645 Sassenrath Ln LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| 8134 Rector Dr LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Evergreen LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: St. Louis County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Louis County: studio $955, 1-BR $995, 2-BR $1,218, 3-BR $1,568, 4-BR $1,812.
Full FMR table for St. Louis County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Berkeley
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Bridgeton, MO
- Ferguson, MO
- Florissant, MO
- Jennings, MO
- Kirkwood, MO
- Maplewood, MO
- Overland, MO
- Pagedale, MO
- Pine Lawn, MO
- University City, MO
- Webster Groves, MO
- Wellston, MO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.