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Kenwood Place I — Income-Restricted Housing in Indianapolis, IN 46208

105 West 23rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Section 8Seniors

74 units · 1 BR

Leasing office: (317) 923-7702Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (317) 923-7702 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1985
Bedrooms
74 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 95/100 (Aug 2025) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 46208

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,400/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$56,000/yr
Renters in 46208 paying 30% or more of income on rent
56%

Income limits (2026)

Indianapolis-Carmel, IN area · median family income $110,300. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$23,200$38,650$61,800
2$26,500$44,150$70,600
3$29,800$49,650$79,450
4$33,100$55,150$88,250
5$38,680$59,600$95,350
6$44,360$64,000$102,400
7$50,040$68,400$109,450
8$55,720$72,800$116,500

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size46208Wider area
Studio$1,080$1,187
1 bedroom$1,220$1,336
2 bedrooms$1,400$1,536
3 bedrooms$1,810$1,991
4 bedrooms$2,210$2,425

Wider area = Indianapolis-Carmel, IN. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,310 (46201) to $2,220 (46204).

Census figures for 46208 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,075. Median household income $60,062. 44% of homes are rented. 56% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 25% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 46208's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Kenwood Place I?

Call (317) 923-7702 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Kenwood Place I in Indianapolis, IN 46208. These records do not show openings.

Is Kenwood Place I Section 8 housing?

Kenwood Place I is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Kenwood Place I?

Public records list 74 units at Kenwood Place I in Indianapolis, IN 46208. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Kenwood Place I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 46208 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Kenwood Place I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Kenwood Place I in Indianapolis, IN 46208. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Indianapolis, IN 46208?

Most income-restricted buildings in Indianapolis, IN 46208 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $38,650, and $55,150 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($61,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Indianapolis, IN 46208?

For many programs in Indianapolis, IN 46208, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $38,650 a year for 1 person and $55,150 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $61,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Indianapolis, IN 46208?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Indianapolis, IN 46208, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Indianapolis, IN 46208 is $1,400 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Kenwood Place I take Section 8 vouchers?

Kenwood Place I is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.