Affordable Housing at Hillpoint
Summary
Average apartment rent here is $1,760 a month — about $150 higher than the seven cities — because Suffolk has more newer units and people want to live here. Mayor Duman flagged it as a reason to keep pushing affordable housing incentives.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Renters pay roughly $150 more per month here than the regional average — about $1,800 a year.
Apartment owners and landlords capturing higher rents.
Renters, especially moderate- and lower-income households priced out of the $1,760 average.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting Agendas (Regular) - May 20, 2026
79 affordable apartments approved despite staff and Planning Commission denial recommendations. Rents range $727–$2,241 for households at or below 80% of area median income, locked in for 30 years.
City Council Work Sessions (Work) - Feb 18, 2026
Average apartment rent here is $1,760 a month — about $150 higher than the seven cities — because Suffolk has more newer units and people want to live here. Mayor Duman flagged it as a reason to keep pushing affordable housing incentives.
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