Colonial Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Mankato, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Colonial Square Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mankato, MN with 77 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $354/month on average.
77
total units
92%
occupancy
$354
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Ramsey St, Mankato, MN 56001 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,464/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,915/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 68% |
How to apply at Colonial Square Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 300 Ramsey St, Mankato; 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 (~$354/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Mankato Hra Public Housing | North Mankato | 2 km |
| Rosa Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 2.8 km |
| Halter Villa Iii LIHTC | Marshall | 2.8 km |
| Rosa Place LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | Mankato | 2.8 km |
| Dublin Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | Mankato | 2.8 km |
| Cb Mankota Housing Ii Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mankota | 3.3 km |
| Colony Apartments LIHTC | North Mankato | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Mankato
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Colonial Square Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Colonial Square Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $354/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 Colonial Square Apartments?
Contact the management office at 300 Ramsey St in Mankato. 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.