Low-Income Housing Program Opens Waitlist in Pittsburgh

The Standard on Fifth offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartment homes with amenities for eligible residents.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 10:20am

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The Standard on Fifth, a low-income housing community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has opened its waitlist for 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartment homes. The apartments feature fully-applianced kitchens, bike storage, a pet washing station, fitness center, and on-site management. Income eligibility requirements apply, with maximum income limits based on the Area Median Income (AMI) program.

Why it matters

Affordable housing is in high demand in Pittsburgh, where rising rents have priced out many low-income residents. The Standard on Fifth provides an opportunity for eligible individuals and families to access quality, income-restricted housing with desirable amenities.

The details

To qualify for an apartment at The Standard on Fifth, applicants must meet specific income limits based on the AMI program. For a 1-person household, the income limit is $15,040 for 20% AMI, $37,600 for 50% AMI, and $45,120 for 60% AMI. Maximum monthly rents range from $402 for a 1-bedroom at 20% AMI to $1,674 for a 3-bedroom at 60% AMI. Eligible Housing Choice Voucher holders are welcome to apply, and all applicants will be screened for eligibility.

  • The Standard on Fifth waitlist is now open for applications.

The players

The Standard on Fifth

A low-income housing community in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offering 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartment homes with amenities for eligible residents.

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What’s next

Interested applicants should reach out to the management office to apply and be screened for eligibility.

The takeaway

The opening of The Standard on Fifth's waitlist provides a much-needed affordable housing option for low-income individuals and families in Pittsburgh, helping to address the city's ongoing housing affordability challenges.