Ralston Towers PB Section 8 Columbus, GA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Ralston Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Columbus, GA with 223 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $275/month on average.

223
total units
90%
occupancy
$275
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8
Address211 12th St, Columbus, GA 31901 Map →
Average household income$11,515/yr
Average personal income$11,255/yr
People per unit1
Moved in within last year24%
Households below 30% AMI88%
Households below 50% AMI100%
One-bedroom share100%

How to apply at Ralston Towers

Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 211 12th St, Columbus; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$275/mo average here).

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Riverview Public HousingPhenix City0.8 km
Btw - Chapman Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8Columbus1.1 km
Mill Village LIHTCColumbus1.1 km
Edison Lane Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Columbus1.1 km
Liberty Garden Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8Columbus1.1 km
Douglas Public HousingPhenix City1.7 km
Nicholson Terrace LIHTCColumbus1.7 km
Columbus Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Columbus2.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Ralston Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Ralston Towers?
Residents report average rents near $275/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 Ralston Towers?
Contact the management office at 211 12th St in Columbus. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.