Rainier Vista Phase Iii Public Housing Seattle, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rainier Vista Phase Iii is a Public Housing community in Seattle, WA with 75 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $742/month on average.
75
total units
99%
occupancy
$742
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4420 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 Map → |
| Average household income | $31,013/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,288/yr |
| People per unit | 4.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
How to apply at Rainier Vista Phase Iii
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 4420 31st Ave S, Seattle; 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 (~$742/mo average here).
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- High Rise Phase 3 Limited Partnership Public Housing
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
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- Arrowhead Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Courtland Place at Rainier Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.1 km |
| Courtland Place at Rainier Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.1 km |
| Dakota at Rainier Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | Seattle | 1.1 km |
| New Holly Phase I Public Housing | Seattle | 2.2 km |
| Mount Baker Village Apartments LIHTC | Seattle | 2.2 km |
| Mt Baker LIHTC | Seattle | 2.2 km |
| Newholly Phase I LIHTC | Seattle | 2.4 km |
| Willow Crossing LIHTC | Seattle | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rainier Vista Phase Iii 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 Rainier Vista Phase Iii?
Residents report average rents near $742/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 Rainier Vista Phase Iii?
Contact the management office at 4420 31st Ave S in Seattle. 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.