Apthorp Tower — Project-Based Section 8 (RAD conversion) in Cleveland

12900 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44112

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 163 units · Managed by Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority

About this apartment

Apthorp Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 (RAD conversion) building at 12900 Superior Ave, Cleveland with 163 apartments (163 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 2162316410.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Apthorp Tower

Apthorp Tower is a Project-Based Section 8 (RAD conversion) property at 12900 Superior Ave, Cleveland 44112. It has 163 apartments, 163 of which are subsidized (162 one-bedroom, 1 two-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the Ohio area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 2162316410 (managed by Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Ask the management office about your rights under federal fair housing law.

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Cleveland page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Cleveland.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.