Riverbend Towers Public Housing Detroit, MI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverbend Towers is a Public Housing community in Detroit, MI with 95 units reporting 64% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $341/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
95
total units
64%
occupancy
$341
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 4386 Conner St, Detroit, MI 48215 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,552/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,870/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Riverbend Towers
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 4386 Conner St, Detroit; 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 (~$341/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastside Detroit Homes LIHTC | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Mcauley Commons §202 Senior | Detroit | 0.8 km |
| Fairview PB Section 8 | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Eastside Detroit Elderly LIHTC | Detroit | 1.4 km |
| Morningside Commons Multi LIHTC | Detroit | 1.7 km |
| Chalmers Apts LIHTC | Detroit | 2.2 km |
| Gratiot Woods Cooperative Apartment §202 Senior | Detroit | 2.5 km |
| Jefferson Square LIHTC | Detroit | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverbend Towers 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 Riverbend Towers?
Residents report average rents near $341/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 Riverbend Towers?
Contact the management office at 4386 Conner St in Detroit. 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.