River Heights Public Housing Park Rapids, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
River Heights is a Public Housing community in Park Rapids, MN with 68 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $330/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 39 months.
68
total units
87%
occupancy
$330
avg resident rent
39 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Riverside Ave, Park Rapids, MN 56470 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,359/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,790/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at River Heights
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 500 Riverside Ave, Park Rapids; 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 (~$330/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Park Rapids
- Woodland Court Apartments PB Section 8
- Park Rapids Apartments PB Section 8
- Itasca Apts PB Section 8
- Parkview and Parkview Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Park Villa Apts §202 Senior
- Park Rapids Townhomes LIHTC
- Regency LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cokato Parkview Apartments LIHTC | Cokato | 0.8 km |
| Cokato Parkview Apartments LIHTC | Cokato | 0.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Park Rapids
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does River Heights 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 River Heights?
Residents report average rents near $330/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 River Heights?
Contact the management office at 500 Riverside Ave in Park 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.