How many low income apartments are in New Kensington, PA?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in New Kensington with approximately 531 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in New Kensington?

Tenant-paid rents in New Kensington's assisted buildings typically range from about $317 to $430 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 New Kensington?

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 New Kensington?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Westmoreland County: about $1,077/mo for one-bedroom and $1,299/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Kensington, PA

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Kensington with roughly 531 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $317 to $430 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.

assisted properties

531

subsidized units

$374

typical rent

26 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in New Kensington

Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Kensington

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
East Ken Manor & Annex Public Housing	124	$430	31 mo
Nu-ken Apartments Citizens Plaza a PB Section 8	100	$405	—
Kensington Manor / Arnold Townhouses Public Housing	94	$317	20 mo
Valley Royal Court Apts Llc PB Section 8	71	—	—
Plum Ridge Retirement Residnce LIHTCPB Section 8	58	—	—
Ridge Avenue Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Pioneer Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—
South Hamilton/toledo §811	8	—	—
Pioneer Apts 811 §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in New Kensington (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
Nu-ken Apartments Citizens Plaza a PB Section 8	100	$405	—
Valley Royal Court Apts Llc PB Section 8	71	—	—
Plum Ridge Retirement Residnce LIHTCPB Section 8	58	—	—
Ridge Avenue Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Pioneer Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	36	—	—

Public housing developments in New Kensington

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
East Ken Manor & Annex Public Housing	124	$430	31 mo
Kensington Manor / Arnold Townhouses Public Housing	94	$317	20 mo

Voucher rent limits: Westmoreland County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Westmoreland County: studio $1,001, 1-BR $1,077, 2-BR $1,299, 3-BR $1,661, 4-BR $1,789.

Full FMR table for Westmoreland County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in New Kensington

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.