Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Oakmont, PA 15139
1 affordable building in 15139 · 58 more within 6 mi
Oakmont, PA 15139 has 1 income-restricted building: 1 Section 8 and 1 senior. 58 more are listed within 6 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 15139
No buildings in 15139 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 58 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Plumwood Apts.
111 Ridgemead Fields Dr, Plum, PA 15147
1.8 mi away
10 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Verland Commons
1511 Spruce St, Cheswick, PA 15024
2.5 mi away
5 units · 4 income-restricted · People with disabilities
Blawnox Apts
701 Center Ave, Blawnox, PA 15238
2.7 mi away
90 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Allegheny County Housing Authority
- Most residents are 62 or older
118 Newfield Dr
118 Newfield Dr, Verona, PA 15147
2.8 mi away
1 unit · 3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Emerald Hills Retirement Res
5785 Saltsburg Rd, Verona, PA 15147
2.8 mi away
52 units · 44 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Springdale Manor
504 Pittsburgh St, Springdale, PA 15144
2.9 mi away
89 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Allegheny County Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 162 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Most residents are 62 or older
Beechtree Commons
6460 Leechburg Rd, Verona, PA 15147
2.9 mi away
60 units · 59 income-restricted · 1 BR
Leechburg Gardens Apts.
1900 Garden Drive, Verona, PA 15147
2.9 mi away
96 units · 95 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Meadows Apts
201 Station St, Penn Hills, PA 15235
3.5 mi away
79 units · 1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Highland Manor Apts III
300 Dorothy Dr, Penn Hills, PA 15235
3.7 mi away
96 units · 24 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Penn Hills Group Home
321 Hershey Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
4 mi away
6 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Penn Arbors
10918 Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15235
4.1 mi away
125 units · 124 income-restricted · 1 BR
Jefferson Manor
201 Jefferson Rd, Penn Hills, PA 15235
4.1 mi away
185 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Allegheny County Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 35 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Lavender Heights
100 Lavender Heights Court, Penn Hills, PA 15235
4.2 mi away
24 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
- Apply through Allegheny County Housing Authority
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 15139
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,460/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $58,400/yr
- Renters in 15139 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 41%
Income limits (2026)
Pittsburgh, PA area · median family income $110,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,200 | $38,650 | $61,850 |
| 2 | $26,500 | $44,200 | $70,650 |
| 3 | $29,800 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 4 | $33,100 | $55,200 | $88,300 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $59,650 | $95,400 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $64,050 | $102,450 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $68,450 | $109,500 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $72,900 | $116,600 |
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 | 15139 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,130 | $1,075 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,200 | $1,146 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,389 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,773 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,020 | $1,925 |
Wider area = Pittsburgh, PA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,180 (15030) to $1,790 (15206).
Census figures for 15139 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,190. Median household income $92,782. 44% of homes are rented. 41% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 18% 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 15139's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 15139Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Oakmont, PA 15139?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Oakmont, PA 15139, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Oakmont, PA 15139 have openings?
These lists for Oakmont, PA 15139 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Oakmont, PA 15139?
Use the phone number on each building card in Oakmont, PA 15139. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Oakmont, PA 15139?
In Oakmont, PA 15139, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 15139?
This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in Oakmont, PA 15139. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 15139?
Yes — this page also lists 58 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Oakmont, PA 15139 (within about 6 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Oakmont, PA 15139?
Most income-restricted buildings in Oakmont, PA 15139 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 $55,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($61,850 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 Oakmont, PA 15139?
For many programs in Oakmont, PA 15139, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $38,650 a year for 1 person and $55,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $61,850 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Oakmont, PA 15139?
There is no single waiting list for Oakmont, PA 15139. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Oakmont, PA 15139?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists project-based Section 8 in Oakmont, PA 15139. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Oakmont, PA 15139?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Oakmont, PA 15139, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Oakmont, PA 15139 is $1,460 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Oakmont, PA 15139?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Oakmont, PA 15139. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Oakmont, PA 15139?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Oakmont, PA 15139. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
Nearby ZIP codes
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.
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