Century Woods Apartments PB Section 8 Rock Island, IL
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Century Woods Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rock Island, IL with 230 units reporting 64% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $234/month on average.
230
total units
64%
occupancy
$234
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1400 5th St, Rock Island, IL 61201 Map → |
| Average household income | $9,670/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,817/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Century Woods Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1400 5th St, 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 (~$234/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rock Island
- 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
- Cascade Garden Public Housing
- Sala Flats LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cotton Mill Living Center LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd & 11th Townhouses Public Housing | Rock Island | 1.1 km |
| Goldman Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rock Island | 1.4 km |
| Renaissance Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rock Island | 1.4 km |
| 3rd and 11th Street Addition Public Housing | Rock Island | 1.4 km |
| Morning Star Housing §811 | Rock Island | 2 km |
| Cobblestone Place LIHTC | Davenport | 2.2 km |
| Francis Housing Lllp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Davenport | 2.2 km |
| The Heritage PB Section 8 | Davenport | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rock Island
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Century Woods Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Century Woods Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $234/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 Century Woods Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1400 5th St 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.