Apartment Tower Public Housing Manhattan, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Apartment Tower is a Public Housing community in Manhattan, KS with 202 units reporting 70% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $362/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
202
total units
70%
occupancy
$362
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 N 5th St, Manhattan, KS 66502 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,359/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,900/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 65% |
How to apply at Apartment Tower
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 300 N 5th St, Manhattan; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$362/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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| Brookfield Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Manhattan | 4.4 km |
| Tuttle Creek Residences LIHTC | Manhattan | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Apartment Tower have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Apartment Tower?
Residents report average rents near $362/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Apartment Tower?
Contact the management office at 300 N 5th St in Manhattan. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.