Memphis Public Housing Memphis, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Memphis is a Public Housing community in Memphis, MO with 44 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $279/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 2 months.
44
total units
98%
occupancy
$279
avg resident rent
2 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Cornelius Ave, Memphis, MO 63555 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,290/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,863/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 49% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 77% |
| One-bedroom share | 47% |
How to apply at Memphis
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 1 Cornelius Ave, Memphis; 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 (~$279/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Memphis 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 Memphis?
Residents report average rents near $279/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 Memphis?
Contact the management office at 1 Cornelius Ave in Memphis. 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.