Cascade Garden Public Housing Rock Island, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cascade Garden is a Public Housing community in Rock Island, IL with 33 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $362/month on average.
33
total units
91%
occupancy
$362
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 655 Cascade Garden Dr, Rock Island, IL 61201 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,359/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,799/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cascade Garden
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 655 Cascade Garden Dr, Rock Island; 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).
Other subsidized housing in Rock Island
- Century Woods Apartments PB Section 8
- Spencer Towers Public Housing
- Heather Ridge Apartments PB Section 8
- Maple Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Coventry Apartments PB Section 8
- Watch Hill Tower PB Section 8
- Rock Island - Special Needs LIHTC
- Voss Brothers Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Sala Flats LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cotton Mill Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Housing §811 | Rock Island | 2 km |
| Old Chicago Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rock Island | 2.2 km |
| 3rd & 11th Townhouses Public Housing | Rock Island | 3.3 km |
| Goldman Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rock Island | 3.4 km |
| Renaissance Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rock Island | 3.4 km |
| 3rd and 11th Street Addition Public Housing | Rock Island | 3.4 km |
| William Young Homes Ii Public Housing | Milan | 4.2 km |
| Westwood Terrace Apartments PB Section 8 | Moline | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rock Island
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cascade Garden 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 Cascade Garden?
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 Cascade Garden?
Contact the management office at 655 Cascade Garden Dr in Rock Island. 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.