Empire Apartments Public Housing Saint Cloud, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Empire Apartments is a Public Housing community in Saint Cloud, MN with 89 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $316/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
89
total units
96%
occupancy
$316
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 4th Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,893/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,698/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Empire Apartments
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 54 4th Ave N, Saint Cloud; 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 (~$316/mo average here).
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- The Highlands LIHTCPB Section 8
- Riverside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- St. Cloud Hra Public Housing
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| H.o.p.e. on Ninth LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 0.8 km |
| Linden Grove Veteran Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 1.4 km |
| Oak Haven Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 1.7 km |
| Lincoln Pointe I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 1.7 km |
| Lincoln Pointe Ii Apartments LIHTC | Saint Cloud | 1.7 km |
| Cedar Terrace PB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 2 km |
| La Paz Community, Inc. PB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 2.2 km |
| Woodland Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Saint Cloud | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Empire Apartments 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 Empire Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $316/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 Empire Apartments?
Contact the management office at 54 4th Ave N in Saint Cloud. 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.