Low Income & Subsidized Housing in St Louis, MO
There are 369 subsidized and income-restricted properties in St Louis with roughly 11,528 assisted units — including 38 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 368 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $311 to $311 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.
Map of subsidized housing in St Louis
Complete directory of subsidized housing in St Louis
Section 8 apartments in St 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Plaza Apt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 216 | — | — |
| Castle Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 209 | — | — |
| Glen Owen Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | — | — |
| Lucas Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | — | — |
| St Louis Brewery Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | — | — |
| Kingsbury Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Majestic Stove Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | — | — |
| Vaughn Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 111 | — | — |
| Blumeyer Phase Iia - Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Railton Residence Rehabilitation LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Lafayette Towne Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| 5th Ward Elderly West LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| 5th Ward Elderly East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Leather Trades Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 86 | — | — |
| Brookside Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
Public housing developments in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Living at Renaissance Place Public Housing | 75 | $311 | 15 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in St Louis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preservation Square LIHTC | 475 | — | — |
| Covington Manor Apts LIHTC | 400 | — | — |
| Bavarian Towers/bevo Place LIHTC | 273 | — | — |
| Mark Twain Hotel LIHTC | 235 | — | — |
| Paul Brown Building LIHTC | 222 | — | — |
| Homer G Phillips Dignity House LIHTC | 218 | — | — |
| Merchandise Mart Project LIHTC | 213 | — | — |
| Colonial & Lecoeur Apts LIHTC | 203 | — | — |
| Colonial Village Apts LIHTC | 164 | — | — |
| Vaughn Residence at Murphy Pk I LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Blumeyer Phase I/renaissance Place LIHTC | 158 | — | — |
| Jvl Renaissance I LIHTC | 135 | — | — |
| Cupples Warehouse Apts LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| Geo L Vaughn Res at Murphy Park Phs 2 LIHTC | 127 | — | — |
| Vaughn Residences @ Murphy Park Phase Iii LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: St. Louis city Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for St. Louis city: studio $955, 1-BR $995, 2-BR $1,218, 3-BR $1,568, 4-BR $1,812.
Full FMR table for St. Louis city →
How to apply for subsidized housing in 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
- Saint Louis, MO
- Kansas City, MO
- Springfield, MO
- Independence, MO
- Joplin, MO
- Columbia, MO
- Saint Joseph, MO
- Jefferson City, MO
- Poplar Bluff, MO
- St Joseph, MO
- Grandview, MO
- Branson, MO
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.