Montgomery Plaza Public Housing Memphis, TN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Montgomery Plaza is a Public Housing community in Memphis, TN with 100 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $298/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 24 months.
100
total units
87%
occupancy
$298
avg resident rent
24 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 169 Rowe Ave Apt 1, Memphis, TN 38106 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,968/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,675/yr |
| People per unit | 3.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 30% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Montgomery Plaza
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 169 Rowe Ave Apt 1, 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 (~$298/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Montgomery Plaza 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 Montgomery Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $298/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 Montgomery Plaza?
Contact the management office at 169 Rowe Ave Apt 1 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.