St. Louis Housing Authority
3520 Page Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63106 · ~10,234 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
St. Louis Housing Authority served 7,883 households across 10,234 units (77% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $14,567, and pays an average of $386 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 7,883 of 10,234 units
- Avg. household income
- $14,567
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $386
- Avg. household size
- 2.3 people
- Households with children
- 44%
- Head of household 62+
- 25%
- Head of household with a disability
- 39%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 45 months
Unit mix: 34% 1-bedroom, 29% 2-bedroom, 37% 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 32 developments with an average score of 68 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST PINE APARTMENTS | Saint Louis | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2025 |
| JAMES HOUSE | Saint Louis | 97 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Senior Living at Cambridge Heights | Saint Louis | 97 High Performer | NSPIRE | Nov 2024 |
| EUCLID PLAZA | Saint Louis | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2025 |
| BADENHAUS | Saint Louis | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Preservation Square I | Saint Louis | 94 High Performer | UPCS | Mar 2023 |
| LASALLE PARK VILLAGE | Saint Louis | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2025 |
| Kingsbury | Saint Louis | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| King Louis Apartments II | Saint Louis | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| VAUGHN - MURPHY PARK PHASE II | Saint Louis | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Cahill House at Murphy Park | Saint Louis | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| King Louis Square III | Saint Louis | 84 Standard | UPCS | Nov 2017 |
| North Sarah III | Saint Louis | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| Senior Living at Renaissance Place | St Louis | 80 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| PARKVIEW APTS | Saint Louis | 79 Standard | NSPIRE | Nov 2024 |
| Gardens at Renaissance Place | Saint Louis | 78 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| ST LOUIS HSG AUTH | Saint Louis | 75 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| Les Chateaux | Saint Louis | 75 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| COCHRAN PLAZA | Saint Louis | 71 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Renaissance Place at Grand II | Saint Louis | 70 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Arlington Grove | Saint Louis | 68 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| ST LOUIS CITY | Saint Louis | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| Residences at Murphy Park - Phase III | Saint Louis | 53 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Renaissance Place at Grand III | Saint Louis | 49 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Cambridge Heights II | Saint Louis | 47 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| CLINTON PEABODY | Saint Louis | 46 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| King Louis Square | Saint Louis | 45 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| Renaissance Place | Saint Louis | 36 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| North Sarah Phase II | Saint Louis | 32 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| North Sarah Phase I | Saint Louis | 18 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| VAUGHN FAMILY | Saint Louis | 10 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| Cambridge Heights | Saint Louis | 0 Troubled | NSPIRE | May 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 St. Louis Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.