River Oaks Apartments PB Section 8 La Crosse, WI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
River Oaks Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in La Crosse, WI with 48 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $426/month on average.
48
total units
88%
occupancy
$426
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3460 East Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,822/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,241/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 26% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at River Oaks 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.
- Call or visit the management office at 3460 East Ave S, La Crosse; 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 (~$426/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in La Crosse
- Stokke Tower Public Housing
- Schuh Homes Public Housing
- Forest Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Wedgewood Commons Ii LIHTC
- Historic Gund Brewery Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grand River Station LIHTCPB Section 8
- Wedgewood Commons LIHTC
- Ping Manor PB Section 8
- Wedgewood Commons Iii LIHTC
- Michael Heights LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2219 Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | La Crosse | 2.8 km |
| Brookside Meadows Apts LIHTC | La Crosse | 3.4 km |
| Christopherson House/sagen PB Section 8 | La Crosse | 3.4 km |
| Schumann Apartments PB Section 8 | La Crosse | 3.4 km |
| Salzer Square Ii LIHTC | La Crosse | 4.2 km |
| Collective on 4th PB Section 8 | La Crosse | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does River Oaks 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 River Oaks Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $426/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 Oaks Apartments?
Contact the management office at 3460 East Ave S in La Crosse. 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.