Clarendon Court Apartments — Project-Based Section 8 in Chicago

4500 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 152 units · Managed by RA Management LLC

About this apartment

Clarendon Court Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 4500 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago with 152 apartments (152 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 773-334-6500.

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 Clarendon Court Apartments

Clarendon Court Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 4500 N Clarendon Ave, Chicago 60640. It has 152 apartments, 152 of which are subsidized (32 studio, 110 one-bedroom, 10 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 Illinois area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 773-334-6500 (managed by RA Management LLC) 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 Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) 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

Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance & Cook County Human Rights Ordinance (source of income protected)

Nearby

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

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.