Hiawatha Public Housing Minneapolis, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hiawatha is a Public Housing community in Minneapolis, MN with 885 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $324/month on average.
885
total units
96%
occupancy
$324
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1707 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,553/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,655/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Hiawatha
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 1707 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis; 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 (~$324/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
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|---|---|---|
| Loring Towers Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minneapolis | 0.8 km |
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| Five15 on the Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minneapolis | 1.7 km |
| Riverside Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Minneapolis | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hiawatha 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 Hiawatha?
Residents report average rents near $324/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 Hiawatha?
Contact the management office at 1707 3rd Ave S in Minneapolis. 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.