Cascade Gardens Public Housing Morganton, NC
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cascade Gardens is a Public Housing community in Morganton, NC with 99 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $451/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
99
total units
98%
occupancy
$451
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 642 1st St, Morganton, NC 28655 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,142/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,723/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 80% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Cascade Gardens
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 642 1st St, Morganton; 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 (~$451/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Morganton
- Providence Place Public Housing
- Sienna LIHTCPB Section 8
- Riverbend Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Glenwood Hills LIHTCPB Section 8
- Morgan Hills Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Meadow Brook LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Willows LIHTCPB Section 8
- Green Acres Apartments PB Section 8
- Millside Manor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Willow Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cac of Burke Co §811 | Morganton | 0.8 km |
| Southmont Apartments PB Section 8 | Morganton | 1.4 km |
| Chc of Burke #1 §811 | Morganton | 2 km |
| Arc/hds Burke 0 PB Section 8 | Morganton | 2.5 km |
| Arc/hds Burke C §811 | Morganton | 3.7 km |
| Willow Run LIHTCPB Section 8 | Morganton | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Morganton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cascade Gardens 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 Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $451/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 Gardens?
Contact the management office at 642 1st St in Morganton. 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.