Murphy Manor /leonard Estates Public Housing Joplin, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Murphy Manor /leonard Estates is a Public Housing community in Joplin, MO with 76 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
76
total units
89%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 128 S Wall Ave, Joplin, MO 64801 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,899/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,473/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 24% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Murphy Manor /leonard Estates
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 128 S Wall Ave, Joplin; 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 (~$346/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frisco Station Apts LIHTC | Joplin | 0.8 km |
| Ford Lofts of Joplin LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joplin | 0.8 km |
| Hampshire Landing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joplin | 2.8 km |
| Katherine Estates, L.p. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Duquesne | 2.8 km |
| Union City Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joplin | 2.8 km |
| Eagle Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joplin | 3.3 km |
| Delaware Duplex Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joplin | 3.4 km |
| Parkwood Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Joplin | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Joplin
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Murphy Manor /leonard Estates 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 Murphy Manor /leonard Estates?
Residents report average rents near $346/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 Murphy Manor /leonard Estates?
Contact the management office at 128 S Wall Ave in Joplin. 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.