Woodhill Station East in Buckeye-Woodhill: 54 Affordable Apartments at 9615 Buckeye Road, With Published Rents From $1,045
Quick answerAs of October 6, 2026, Woodhill Station East at 9615 Buckeye Road in Cleveland's Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood is leasing. It has 64 apartments, 54 of them income-restricted. Its site lists one-bedrooms at $1,045 to $1,090 a month and two-bedrooms at $1,295 to $1,320 for households at or under 80% of area median income, utilities included. There is no lottery: you join the building's waiting list online or call (216) 329-0050. The building says vouchers are welcome, and both rents are above CMHA's payment standard for ZIP code 44104.
Last checked: October 6, 2026, against the building's own floor plans, income limits and amenities pages, The Community Builders' grand opening release and CMHA's, City of Cleveland permit and occupancy records for 9615 Buckeye Road (permit B23032012), the Ohio Housing Finance Agency's 2021 project summary and 2026 rent and income limits, CMHA's payment standards and HUD's voucher guide for tenants. The management office sets what is available and what it rents for; confirm there before you apply.
- 54income-restricted apartments, out of 64
- $1,045the lowest rent the building has published, for a one-bedroom at 80% of area median income
- $31,350the lowest yearly income for that apartment without a voucher
- $58,800the most one person can earn for an 80% apartment
- $915CMHA's 2026 payment standard for a one-bedroom in ZIP code 44104
- Under 0.1 milesto Woodhill Station on the Blue and Green lines
What Woodhill Station East Is and Who Built It
Woodhill Station East is a new apartment building at 9615 Buckeye Road, at the corner of Buckeye Road and Woodhill Road, with 64 apartments and a commercial space for up to three tenants.
- Names: Woodhill Station East in its marketing and in City permits. The state's project summary calls it "Woodhill Station East (phase 3)". It is the third phase of the Buckeye-Woodhill Choice Transformation, the replacement of CMHA's Woodhill Homes.
- Who built it: The Community Builders, a nonprofit developer that also manages the building, with CMHA and the City of Cleveland. The state summary names City Architecture as the architect. Marous Brothers Construction holds the City building permit.
- Size: building permit B23032012 records 84,000 square feet and a construction value of $23,683,042. A plumbing permit counts 64 washer boxes, which matches 64 apartments. Two elevator permits each list five floors. The renderings show four stories facing Buckeye Road.
- Two apartment counts: the owner's and CMHA's releases say 64 apartments, 54 affordable and 10 market-rate. The 2021 state summary was for 69: 15 with a rental subsidy moved from Woodhill Homes, 34 with tax-credit income limits only, and 20 market-rate.
- Who paid for it: the release names Lument, Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Citizen's Bank, HUD's Choice Neighborhoods program, The Community Builders, CMHA and the City of Cleveland "via ARPA HOME funds".
- 2021HUD awards CMHA and the City a $35 million Choice Neighborhoods grant for the Woodhill Homes plan. The state's 2021 summary describes a 69-apartment third phase.
- December 7, 2023the building permit application is filed with the City.
- July 1, 2024the City issues building permit B23032012 to Marous Brothers Construction.
- April 27, 2026the City issues the final certificate of occupancy, CO26015865.
- May 15, 2026the City, CMHA and The Community Builders hold the grand opening.
- October 6, 2026the building's site reads "Now Leasing", with a waiting list for the 80% one-bedroom.
What it means: this is a finished, occupied building, not a project waiting on approvals.
Source: City of Cleveland building permit and certificate of occupancy records for 9615 Buckeye Road; The Community Builders, May 15, 2026; Ohio Housing Finance Agency project summary, 2021 round.
Where 9615 Buckeye Road Is
Woodhill Station East is on Cleveland's East Side, in the Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood, ZIP code 44104 and Ward 6.
- CornerBuckeye Road and Woodhill Road, immediately east of its sister building, Woodhill Station West, at 9511 Buckeye Road.
- NeighborhoodBuckeye-Woodhill, the name used in the City's permit data and in the owner's release.
- ZIP code44104. CMHA sets voucher payment standards by ZIP code, so this number drives the voucher math below.
- WardWard 6 on the City's 2026 ward map. The same permit record lists Ward 4 under the 2014 map.
- Nearest rail stopWoodhill Station on RTA's Blue and Green lines, under a tenth of a mile away in a straight line.
Source: City of Cleveland permit record B23032012; RTA schedule data. Distances are in the transit table below.
Rents and Income Limits at Woodhill Station East
The building's site lists three kinds of apartment today: a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom for households at or under 80% of area median income, and a market-rate one-bedroom.
| Apartment | Monthly rent | Lowest income, no voucher |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom, 80% AMI, 660 to 720 sq ft | $1,045 to $1,090 | $31,350 |
| 2 bedrooms, 80% AMI, 1,020 or 1,060 sq ft | $1,295 to $1,320 | $38,400 or $38,850 |
| 1 bedroom, market rate, 815 sq ft | $1,292 | $31,350 as listed |
What it means: the 80% one-bedroom showed "Add to waitlist", the 80% two-bedroom showed "Contact for Availability", and one market-rate one-bedroom was available.
Source: woodhillstatione.com floor plans, floor plan sheets and "Affordable Homes" page, read October 6, 2026. All utilities are included in each rent. The site says "Rates vary based on location and size (Top floor, den, corner unit, views)".
- Two sizes for the two-bedroom: the floor plans page says 1,060 square feet. The floor plan sheet for plan B5 says 1,020.
- Two minimum incomes for the two-bedroom: $38,850 on the floor plans page and $38,400 on the Affordable Homes page.
- The market-rate minimum: the page shows $31,350 beside the $1,292 apartment. At the building's own rule of 2.5 times the rent, that apartment would need $38,760.
- Three-bedrooms: the home page says "one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes" in one place and "one- and two- bedroom" in another. No three-bedroom is on the floor plans page.
| Household | 80% limit | 60% limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $58,800 | $44,100 |
| 2 people | $67,200 | $50,400 |
| 3 people | $75,600 | $56,700 |
| 4 people | $84,000 | $63,000 |
What it means: one person earning $45,000 is over the 60% limit and under the 80% limit, so the 80% apartments are the ones to ask about.
Source: the 80% column is from the building's Affordable Homes page, which says limits are updated each year, "typically between April and June". The 60% column is the Ohio Housing Finance Agency's 2026 tax-credit limit for Cuyahoga County, effective May 1, 2026, shown for comparison.
Key pointThe minimum income is set by the building, not by the state: "The minimum annual income for the household must exceed 2.5x the rent amount". At $1,045 a month that is $31,350 a year, which makes the rent 40% of gross income.
Watch outWithout a voucher, a household earning under $31,350 does not meet the minimum for any apartment on the site. The owner says the 64 apartments are "at varying levels of affordability", and the 2021 state summary listed apartments at 30%, 50% and 60% as well. The site lists no rents or openings for those.
Can You Use a Section 8 Voucher at Woodhill Station East?
Yes: the building's site says "Housing vouchers are welcome", and its minimum income does not apply to voucher holders.
The Affordable Homes page puts it this way: "Minimum income requirements do not apply to voucher holders. (Section 8, VASH, etc.)" The floor plans page says the minimum "does not apply to mobile voucher holders", meaning a voucher that moves with the tenant. Ohio's housing finance agency also tells owners of tax-credit buildings, in its compliance manual, that they "cannot refuse to accept a prospective tenant based solely on the fact that an applicant holds a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher".
View the data table
| Apartment | Rent | CMHA standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom, 80%, lowest | $1,045 | $915 |
| 1 bedroom, 80%, highest | $1,090 | $915 |
| 2 bedrooms, 80%, lowest | $1,295 | $1,107 |
| 2 bedrooms, 80%, highest | $1,320 | $1,107 |
| 1 bedroom, market rate | $1,292 | $915 |
What it means: every listed rent is above the standard, by $130 to $175 for the 80% one-bedroom, $188 to $213 for the 80% two-bedroom and $377 for the market-rate one-bedroom.
Source: rents from woodhillstatione.com, October 6, 2026, utilities included; payment standards from the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority's "Payment Standards FY 2026" tool for ZIP code 44104, effective January 1, 2026, read October 6, 2026.
- Over the standard does not mean refused. HUD tells voucher holders: "The payment standard is not a rent limit – in some cases, you can choose a more expensive unit, but you'll pay the difference." CMHA calls its standard "the maximum subsidy CMHA may contribute toward a family's rent."
- The 40% rule decides it. CMHA's rent page says: "For a new tenancy, the family's share of rent may not exceed 40% of its monthly adjusted income."
- There is no utility allowance to add. CMHA measures gross rent, which is rent plus tenant-paid utilities. Here the rent includes all utilities. For buildings where it does not, see how the Section 8 utility allowance works.
- CMHA also reviews the rent itself. It compares the rent with similar unassisted apartments and weighs "the family's income, voucher size, payment standard, and utility responsibilities."
| Apartment and rent | Over the standard | Adjusted income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom at $1,045 | $130 | $1,300 a month ($15,600 a year) |
| 1 bedroom at $1,090 | $175 | $1,750 a month ($21,000 a year) |
| 2 bedrooms at $1,295 | $188 | $1,880 a month ($22,560 a year) |
| 2 bedrooms at $1,320 | $213 | $2,130 a month ($25,560 a year) |
What it means: a household with a one-bedroom voucher and $1,300 a month in adjusted income would pay $520 for the $1,045 apartment, which is $390 plus the $130 over the standard.
Source: calculated by VoucherMatch. HUD says a voucher household's share is "usually 30% of your adjusted monthly income", plus the difference when the rent is over the payment standard. That total stays within 40% only when the amount over the standard is 10% of adjusted income or less. The table assumes a voucher sized for the apartment.
Watch outCMHA's review counts your voucher size. Ask CMHA which standard applies to your voucher before you choose the two-bedroom.
ZIP code 44104 has the lowest one-bedroom standard in CMHA's table, tied with 44127.
View the data table
| ZIP code | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 44104 (this building) | $915 | $1,107 |
| 44103 | $1,005 | $1,209 |
| 44105 | $1,005 | $1,209 |
| 44120 | $1,130 | $1,367 |
| 44106 | $1,356 | $1,638 |
What it means: a $1,045 one-bedroom is over the standard in 44104, 44103 and 44105 and under it in 44120 and 44106.
Source: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority, "Payment Standards FY 2026" tool, effective January 1, 2026, read October 5 and 6, 2026.
- Apartments with a subsidy attached: the 2021 state summary listed 15 apartments whose rent subsidy moved from Woodhill Homes. The building's site does not say how those are filled. CMHA takes applications for its own lists through its applicant portal; see the CMHA page.
- Source-of-income law: no City of Cleveland ordinance barring landlords from refusing vouchers was found as of October 6, 2026.
- More on vouchers in Cleveland: the Cleveland Section 8 guide.
How the Rents Compare With Typical Rents in ZIP Code 44104
Every rent on the building's site is higher than HUD's estimate of an ordinary rent in ZIP code 44104, and lower than the state's ceiling for a tax-credit apartment.
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| Apartment | Rent | HUD fair market rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom, 80%, lowest | $1,045 | $830 |
| 1 bedroom, 80%, highest | $1,090 | $830 |
| 2 bedrooms, 80%, lowest | $1,295 | $1,000 |
| 2 bedrooms, 80%, highest | $1,320 | $1,000 |
| 1 bedroom, market rate | $1,292 | $830 |
What it means: the 80% one-bedroom is $215 to $260 above HUD's figure, the 80% two-bedroom is $295 to $320 above it, and the market-rate one-bedroom is $462 above it.
Source: rents from woodhillstatione.com, October 6, 2026; HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, in effect since October 1, 2026. Both sides include utilities, so the figures compare directly.
- What HUD's figure is: its estimate of the 40th-percentile rent in the ZIP code with utilities included. Housing authorities' payment standards start from it.
- Why an "affordable" rent can sit above it: an 80% apartment is priced against incomes across the Cleveland-Elyria metro area, not against rents on the surrounding blocks.
- Against the tax-credit ceiling: the state's 2026 maximum gross rent at 60% is $1,181 for a one-bedroom and $1,417 for a two-bedroom. The 80% apartments here rent for $91 to $136 and $97 to $122 less than those figures.
- Rent data for this ZIP code: see Section 8 rent limits for 44104.
- Apartments in this area: see voucher apartments in 44104 and in Buckeye-Woodhill.
Who Gets Preference
No preference for any group is published for the apartments leased through the building's site.
- Former Woodhill Homes residentsthe 2021 state summary says the subsidy for 15 apartments "is preserved by transferring from the existing Woodhill Homes site". The site does not describe how those apartments are assigned.
- Agenone stated. The owner describes the building as for "individuals and families".
- Disabilitythe site offers "reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities" at (216) 329-0050, TTY 711.
Source: woodhillstatione.com Affordable Homes page; Ohio Housing Finance Agency project summary, 2021 round.
The Building: What Is Included and What Costs Extra
All utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer come with the rent; a pet costs a one-time $300.
- In the rentall utilities. Off-street parking is listed among the building's amenities with no price stated.
- In each apartmentcentral air, washer and dryer, refrigerator, electric range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, kitchen island, pantry, walk-in closets, electronic thermostat, intercom and Wi-Fi.
- Shared spacesfitness center, lounges, a flex space, a community room, outdoor seating, an elevator, security cameras, and management and maintenance staff on site.
- Internetthe owner says all apartments "are pre-wired for high-speed internet service, including low-cost access provided by Digital-C".
- Petsone pet, up to 45 pounds, dogs and cats only, with breed restrictions and a required $300 non-refundable fee.
- Smokingthe floor plan sheets carry a no-smoking symbol. The site states no written policy.
- Servicescase managers from the owner's Community Life program work on site.
Source: woodhillstatione.com amenities page and floor plan sheets, read October 6, 2026; The Community Builders, May 15, 2026. Every picture of the building on the site and in this article is a rendering.
Getting Around From Buckeye Road and Woodhill Road
The nearest rail stop, Woodhill Station on the Blue and Green lines, is under a tenth of a mile from the building in a straight line.
| Stop | Routes | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhill Station | Blue Line, Green Line | under 0.1 miles |
| Woodhill Rd and Wamelink Av | 8 Cedar-Buckeye, 10 East 105-Lakeshore | under 0.1 miles |
| E 105th St-Quincy Av Station | Red Line | about 0.7 miles |
| Quincy Av and E 100th St | 11 Quincy-Cedar | about 0.7 miles |
| Kinsman Rd and E 90th St | 14-14A Kinsman | about 0.8 miles |
What it means: two rail lines and two bus routes stop within a block or two, and the Red Line is a longer walk or a bus ride away.
Source: stops and routes from the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority's schedule data, feed version 2609b, valid September 19 to December 5, 2026; distances calculated by VoucherMatch in a straight line from the coordinates in the City's permit record, so the walk is longer.
- Check before you count on the train: the same schedule data lists Blue Line and Green Line replacement buses (67R and 68R) stopping at Buckeye Road and Woodhill Road during that period.
- Apartments along the lines: see voucher apartments near the Blue Line and the Green Line.
How to Apply to Woodhill Station East
There is no lottery and no deadline: you apply to the building's management office, online or by phone, and wait for an opening.
- 1Check your incomeit has to be at or under the 80% limit for your household size. Without a voucher it also has to exceed 2.5 times the yearly rent.
- 2Open the floor plans pagego to woodhillstatione.com/floorplans and choose "Add to waitlist" or "Contact Us" beside the apartment size you need.
- 3Or use "Apply Now"the site says, "Ready to apply to our waiting list? Select 'Affordable' if your annual gross income falls within the income ranges."
- 4Or call or write(216) 329-0050, TTY 711, or woodhillstatione@tcbinc.org. The office is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 5If you have a vouchersay so at the start, and ask the office for the exact rent of the apartment offered so CMHA can review it.
- On the waiting listthe site says to choose "Add to waitlist" when a floor plan is unavailable. It does not say how the list is ordered.
- When an apartment opensthe management team gives "more information on specific eligibility and directions on how to apply".
- Income reviewthe office checks your household against the maximum and, without a voucher, the minimum.
- With a voucherCMHA reviews the request for tenancy approval and decides whether the rent is "both reasonable for the market and affordable for the family".
- How long it takesnot published.
What it means: keep your phone number and email current with the office.
Source: woodhillstatione.com floor plans and Affordable Homes pages; CMHA, "Rent".
- Pay stubs. the two most recent, consecutive
- Bank statement. the most recent
- Benefits. your Social Security award letter, if you receive Social Security
- If you are self-employed. your tax return with Schedule C
- If you have a voucher. your voucher and CMHA's paperwork for a new apartment
Source: Ohio Housing Finance Agency, LIHTC Compliance Manual, which tells owners of tax-credit apartments what to collect. The building has not published its own list. The voucher line is VoucherMatch's addition.
Watch outThe site states no application fee, deposit or lease term. Ask for each in writing before you pay anything.
What Is Known and What Is Not Yet Published
The building publishes its 80% rents and income limits; it does not publish its lower-income apartments or its fees.
- Known64 apartments, 54 income-restricted and 10 market-rate, by the owner's count.
- Known80% rents of $1,045 to $1,090 and $1,295 to $1,320, utilities included, and the 80% income limits.
- Not publishedhow many apartments sit at each income level, and the rents below 80%.
- Not publishedhow the apartments with a subsidy from Woodhill Homes are filled.
- Not publishedapplication fee, security deposit, lease term and how the waiting list is ordered.
- Not settledthe two-bedroom's size and minimum income, each shown two ways on the site.
If You Need an Apartment Sooner
A waiting list has no date attached, so keep other options moving.
Listed by landlords who say which vouchers they accept. These are separate from the building above. See all Cleveland listings
- Voucher in hand: browse Section 8 apartments in Cleveland, or by size: one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms.
- Next neighborhood over: Buckeye-Shaker.
- No voucher yet: CMHA takes preliminary voucher applications year-round. Check which waiting lists are open.
- Income-based buildings where you apply directly: see low-income apartments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Woodhill Station East take Section 8?
Yes. The building's site says "Housing vouchers are welcome" and that minimum income requirements do not apply to voucher holders. The listed rents are above CMHA's 2026 payment standard for ZIP code 44104, so CMHA's 40% rule applies.
How much is rent at Woodhill Station East?
As of October 6, 2026, the building lists $1,045 to $1,090 a month for a one-bedroom and $1,295 to $1,320 for a two-bedroom at 80% of area median income, and $1,292 for a market-rate one-bedroom. All utilities are included.
How much do you have to earn to live at Woodhill Station East?
Without a voucher, at least $31,350 a year for the 80% one-bedroom, and no more than $58,800 for one person or $84,000 for four. With a voucher, the building says the minimum does not apply.
Is there a waiting list or a lottery?
There is a waiting list and no lottery. On October 6, 2026, the 80% one-bedroom showed "Add to waitlist" on the building's site. You can also call (216) 329-0050.
Are utilities included at 9615 Buckeye Road?
Yes. The building's site lists "All Utilities Included", and each apartment has its own washer and dryer.
Is Woodhill Station East part of Woodhill Homes?
It is the third phase of the plan that replaces CMHA's Woodhill Homes, called the Buckeye-Woodhill Choice Transformation. The state's summary names it "Woodhill Station East (phase 3)". Woodhill Station West, at 9511 Buckeye Road, is the building next door.
Are the rents at Woodhill Station East below market?
Not by HUD's measure. HUD's fiscal year 2027 fair market rent for ZIP code 44104 is $830 for a one-bedroom and $1,000 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. The 80% rents here are $215 to $320 higher.
Who manages Woodhill Station East?
The Community Builders, the nonprofit that developed it with CMHA and the City of Cleveland. The management office is at 9615 Buckeye Road, (216) 329-0050.
Sources for this article (13)
- floor plans (woodhillstatione.com)
- income limits (woodhillstatione.com)
- amenities (woodhillstatione.com)
- grand opening release (tcbinc.org)
- CMHA's (cmha.net)
- permit and occupancy records (data.clevelandohio.gov)
- 2021 project summary (ohiohome.org)
- 2026 rent and income limits (ohiohome.org)
- payment standards (cmha.net)
- voucher guide for tenants (hud.gov)
- compliance manual (ohiohome.org)
- Small Area Fair Market Rents (huduser.gov)
- schedule data (riderta.com)
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