Low Income & Subsidized Housing in East Saint Louis, IL
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Saint Louis with roughly 1,347 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $144 to $629 per month. Median reported wait: about 23 months.
Map of subsidized housing in East Saint Louis
Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Saint Louis
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Homes Public Housing | 292 | $429 | 23 mo |
| Emmet Griffin Homes Public Housing | 194 | $450 | 20 mo |
| Parsons Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 174 | — | — |
| Centreville Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Parsons Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Dawson Manor PB Section 8 | 79 | $445 | — |
| Denverside Redevelopment PB Section 8 | 62 | $300 | — |
| Alta Sita Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $197 | — |
| Rush Senior Gardens §202 Senior | 53 | $355 | — |
| Turnkey-scattered Sites Public Housing | 52 | $629 | — |
| East Bank Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Central City Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 35 | $427 | 331 mo |
| Alpha Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 34 | $257 | — |
| Eaton/wilford Manor PB Section 8 | 24 | $144 | — |
| Center for Independent Living PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Forest Boulevard Estates Public Housing | 7 | — | — |
| Infill-scattered Sites Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in East Saint Louis (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 174 | — | — |
| Centreville Courts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Parsons Place Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Dawson Manor PB Section 8 | 79 | $445 | — |
| Denverside Redevelopment PB Section 8 | 62 | $300 | — |
| Alta Sita Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $197 | — |
| East Bank Pointe LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Central City Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | 35 | $427 | 331 mo |
| Alpha Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 34 | $257 | — |
| Eaton/wilford Manor PB Section 8 | 24 | $144 | — |
| Center for Independent Living PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Public housing developments in East Saint 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Homes Public Housing | 292 | $429 | 23 mo |
| Emmet Griffin Homes Public Housing | 194 | $450 | 20 mo |
| Turnkey-scattered Sites Public Housing | 52 | $629 | — |
| Forest Boulevard Estates Public Housing | 7 | — | — |
| Infill-scattered Sites Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
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 East Saint 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
- Belleville, IL
- Centreville, IL
- E St Louis, IL
- East St Louis, IL
- O Fallon, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Rockford, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Waukegan, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Joliet, IL
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.