Grand Oaks Apartments Public Housing Lexington, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Grand Oaks Apartments is a Public Housing community in Lexington, KY with 88 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $392/month on average.
88
total units
98%
occupancy
$392
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 516 Grandstand Dr, Lexington, KY 40508 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,911/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,739/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at Grand Oaks 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 516 Grandstand Dr, Lexington; 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 (~$392/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Tower PB Section 8 | Lexington | 0.8 km |
| Unnamed Public Housing | Lexington | 0.8 km |
| Central Christian Church Apartments PB Section 8 | Lexington | 0.8 km |
| Bluegrass Phase Iii Public Housing | Lexington | 1.1 km |
| Bluegrass Apartments Public Housing | Lexington | 1.1 km |
| St. James Place LIHTC | Lexington | 2 km |
| St. James Place, Ii LIHTC | Lexington | 2 km |
| Homownership Public Housing | Lexington | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Grand Oaks 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 Grand Oaks Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $392/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 Grand Oaks Apartments?
Contact the management office at 516 Grandstand Dr in Lexington. 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.