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Housing Authority of St. Louis County

8865 Natural Bridge Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63121 · ~7,812 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Saint Louis, MO (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of St. Louis County served 6,451 households across 7,826 units (82% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.6 people, an average annual income of $15,452, and pays an average of $426 per month toward rent.

Households served
6,451 of 7,826 units
Avg. household income
$15,452
Avg. rent paid by household
$426
Avg. household size
2.6 people
Households with children
57%
Head of household 62+
16%
Head of household with a disability
31%
Avg. wait to move in
29 months

Unit mix: 19% 1-bedroom, 32% 2-bedroom, 49% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 3 developments with an average score of 82 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
VILLA LAGOMaryland Heights97 High PerformerUPCSOct 2022
ARBOR HILLMaryland Heights96 High PerformerUPCSOct 2022
HIGHVIEW HOMESSaint Louis54 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of St. Louis County directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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