How many low income apartments are in E St Louis, IL?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in E St Louis with approximately 618 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in E St Louis?

Tenant-paid rents in E St Louis's assisted buildings typically range from about $234 to $287 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in E St Louis?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in E St Louis?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for St. Clair County: about $995/mo for one-bedroom and $1,218/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in E St Louis, IL

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in E St Louis with roughly 618 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $234 to $287 per month. Median reported wait: about 36 months.

assisted properties

618

subsidized units

$261

typical rent

36 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in E St Louis

Complete directory of subsidized housing in E St Louis

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
John Deshields Homes Public Housing	314	$287	35 mo
Samuel Gompers Homes Public Housing	232	$234	36 mo
Orr-weathers Apts Public Housing	72	—	—

Public housing developments in E St Louis

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
John Deshields Homes Public Housing	314	$287	35 mo
Samuel Gompers Homes Public Housing	232	$234	36 mo
Orr-weathers Apts Public Housing	72	—	—

Voucher rent limits: St. Clair County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Clair County: studio $955, 1-BR $995, 2-BR $1,218, 3-BR $1,568, 4-BR $1,812.

Full FMR table for St. Clair County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in E St Louis

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.