Garden Apartments PB Section 8 Colorado Springs, CO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Garden Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Colorado Springs, CO with 84 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $323/month on average.
84
total units
87%
occupancy
$323
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2551 E Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,743/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,405/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Garden 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 2551 E Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs; 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 (~$323/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village at Solid Rock LIHTCPB Section 8 | Colorado Springs | 0.8 km |
| Paloma Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | Colorado Springs | 1.1 km |
| Academy Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | Colorado Springs | 1.4 km |
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| Lakeview Apartments PB Section 8 | Colorado Springs | 2 km |
| Pikes Peak Properties PB Section 8 | Colorado Springs | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Garden 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 Garden Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $323/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 Garden Apartments?
Contact the management office at 2551 E Cache La Poudre St in Colorado Springs. 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.