Ransom Tower Apartments PB Section 8 Grand Rapids, MI

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Ransom Tower Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Grand Rapids, MI with 152 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $402/month on average.

152
total units
95%
occupancy
$402
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8
Address50 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Map →
Average household income$17,146/yr
Average personal income$16,187/yr
People per unit1.1
Moved in within last year16%
Households below 30% AMI80%
Households below 50% AMI99%
One-bedroom share100%

How to apply at Ransom Tower Apartments

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 50 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids; 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 (~$402/mo average here).

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Ransom Tower Apartments 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 Ransom Tower Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $402/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 Ransom Tower Apartments?
Contact the management office at 50 Ransom Ave NE in Grand Rapids. 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.