Castleton Apts Complex — Income-Restricted Housing in New Castle, PA 16101
134 N Mercer St, New Castle, PA 16101
73 units · 58 income-restricted · Studio–2 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1991
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 1 Studio · 68 1 bedroom · 4 2 bedrooms
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
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0.2 mi away
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Skyview Towers
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0.2 mi away
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- Residents waited about 6 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
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0.3 mi away
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- Residents waited about 3 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Brinton/Sciota/Big Run
401 Neshannock Ave Apt 11, New Castle, PA 16101
0.4 mi away
171 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Auth Co of Lawrence
- Residents waited about 6 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Lawrence Manor
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0.6 mi away
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- Apply through Housing Auth Co of Lawrence
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Rents and income limits in 16101
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,010/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $40,400/yr
- Renters in 16101 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 57%
Income limits (2026)
Lawrence County, PA area · median family income $86,900. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,250 | $30,450 | $48,650 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $34,800 | $55,600 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $39,150 | $62,550 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $43,450 | $69,500 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $46,950 | $75,100 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $50,450 | $80,650 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $53,900 | $86,200 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $57,400 | $91,750 |
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.
| Size | 16101 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $710 | $763 |
| 1 bedroom | $780 | $844 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,010 | $1,095 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,410 | $1,516 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,570 | $1,682 |
Wider area = Lawrence County, PA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 10 nearby ZIPs range from $1,010 (16160) to $1,310 (16105).
Census figures for 16101 (2020–2024 average): median rent $725. Median household income $51,128. 31% of homes are rented. 57% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 28% 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 16101's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 16101Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Castleton Apts Complex?
No phone is listed for Castleton Apts Complex. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Castleton Apts Complex Section 8 housing?
Castleton Apts Complex is listed as income-restricted housing in New Castle, PA 16101 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Castleton Apts Complex?
Public records list 73 units at Castleton Apts Complex in New Castle, PA 16101. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Castleton Apts Complex?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 16101 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 Castleton Apts Complex?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Castleton Apts Complex in New Castle, PA 16101. 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 New Castle, PA 16101?
Most income-restricted buildings in New Castle, PA 16101 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 $30,450, and $43,450 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($48,650 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 New Castle, PA 16101?
For many programs in New Castle, PA 16101, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $30,450 a year for 1 person and $43,450 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $48,650 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 New Castle, PA 16101?
In public housing and most Section 8 in New Castle, PA 16101, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near New Castle, PA 16101 is $1,010 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 Castleton Apts Complex take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Castleton Apts Complex has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in New Castle, PA 16101 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Castleton Apts Complex.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.