East Highrise Public Housing Kansas City, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
East Highrise is a Public Housing community in Kansas City, KS with 484 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $317/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
484
total units
83%
occupancy
$317
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1131 Central Ave Apt G1, Kansas City, KS 66102 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,475/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,627/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at East Highrise
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 1131 Central Ave Apt G1, Kansas City; 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 (~$317/mo average here).
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- Wyandotte Towers Public Housing
- Family North Public Housing
- Family South Public Housing
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- Harmony Heights PB Section 8
- Fairfax Bluffs LIHTCPB Section 8
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Rosedale Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Argentine Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town House Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 2.4 km |
| Town House Renaissance, Lp PB Section 8 | Kansas City | 2.4 km |
| Turtle Hill Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 2.4 km |
| Gateway Plaza Homes West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 2.8 km |
| Gateway Plaza Homes West LIHTC | Kansas City | 2.8 km |
| Gateway Plaza Homes PB Section 8 | Kansas City | 2.8 km |
| Chelsea Plaza Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 2.8 km |
| Mt Carmel Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does East Highrise 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 East Highrise?
Residents report average rents near $317/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 East Highrise?
Contact the management office at 1131 Central Ave Apt G1 in Kansas City. 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.