Prairie Ridge Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 Lawrence, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Prairie Ridge Place Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lawrence, KS with 100 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $341/month on average.
100
total units
91%
occupancy
$341
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 2424 Melrose Ln, Lawrence, KS 66047 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,336/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,131/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Prairie Ridge Place Apartments
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 2424 Melrose Ln, Lawrence; 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 (~$341/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lcht Accessible Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 3.3 km |
| Pine Tree I B PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 3.5 km |
| Poehler Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 4.2 km |
| Bethel Estates of Lawrence LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 4.2 km |
| Penn Street Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 4.2 km |
| 9-del Lofts LIHTC | Lawrence | 4.2 km |
| Bethel Estates of Lawrence Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 4.2 km |
| Cottonwood Trail, Inc. PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 4.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Prairie Ridge Place Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Prairie Ridge Place Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $341/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 Prairie Ridge Place Apartments?
Contact the management office at 2424 Melrose Ln in Lawrence. 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.