Independent living
John Knox Apts
Independent living in Saint Petersburg, Florida
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1035 Arlington Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705 |
| City | Saint Petersburg |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (727) 896-5148 |
| Website | https://phhf.com/arlington_arbor |
| Age requirement | 62 and older |
| Age rule basis | HUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household. |
| Apartments | 300 |
| Housing program | HUD Section 8 project-based assistance |
| Income restricted | Yes |
Arlington Arbor is a nonprofit rental community in St. Petersburg that has provided affordable housing for low-income seniors for over 50 years. The 14-story high-rise near downtown offers unfurnished studio and one-bedroom apartments, and rent is based on each household's income with Project Based Section 8 subsidy available for the apartments. At least one member of the household must be 62 or older to apply, and new residents are taken from a waiting list in the order completed applications are received.
More about this provider
| The manager's application package describes Arlington Arbor as a 14-story high-rise near downtown St. Petersburg, a nonprofit, smoke-free community providing quality affordable housing for low-income seniors for over 50 years, with unfurnished studio (~473 sq ft) and one-bedroom (~579 sq ft) apartments; rent includes water, pest control and free WiFi in certain ground-floor common areas. The main property page read this run rendered only equal-housing / USDA civil-rights statements in text extraction, so detail above is from the official application package on the same site. | |
| Services and programs | Nonprofit rental community providing affordable housing for low-income seniors for over 50 years; smoke-free community; waiting list managed by date and time each completed application is received; tours available by appointment during office hours, per the manager's application package read this run |
| Who it serves | Low-income seniors. The head, co-head or spouse of the applicant family must be 62 years of age or older, per the application package read this run. Maximum two persons per bedroom, including studios. |
| Payment types it states | Project Based Section 8 subsidy is available to all apartments; eligibility is determined based on Section 8 requirements, per the application package read this run. Rent is determined based on each qualified household's income (the greater of 30% of adjusted monthly income, 10% of gross monthly income, or the $25 minimum rent). Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) are not accepted because the apartments are on a Project Based Section 8 contract. Very Low-Income limits effective 5/1/2026: $40,150 for 1 person, $45,850 for 2 persons; no minimum income limit. |
| Visiting and contact details | Arlington Arbor, 1035 Arlington Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, Florida 33705. Phone (727) 896-5148, Fax (727) 898-7612, TTY 1-800-955-8771. Email ArlingtonArbor@phhf.com. Office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays, per the application package read this run. Managed by Presbyterian Homes and Housing Foundation of Florida, Inc.; owner John Knox Housing, Inc. |
| Website | https://phhf.com/arlington_arbor |
Who pays for independent living?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- How to Pay for Independent Living: Rent, Income, and Rental Help
- What Senior Apartments Cost: Rent, Fees, and What the Monthly Payment Covers
Independent living guide · Paying for care
Common questions about John Knox Apts
Where is John Knox Apts located?
John Knox Apts is at 1035 Arlington Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33705.
How do I contact John Knox Apts?
Call John Knox Apts at (727) 896-5148.
How much does independent living cost?
There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for independent living?
No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.
What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?
Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.
Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?
Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.