Rockwood Place PB Section 8 Saint Paul, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rockwood Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Saint Paul, MN with 109 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $356/month on average.
109
total units
99%
occupancy
$356
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2259 Rockwood Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55116 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,255/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,410/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at Rockwood Place
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 2259 Rockwood Ave, Saint Paul; 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 (~$356/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rockwood Place 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 Rockwood Place?
Residents report average rents near $356/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 Rockwood Place?
Contact the management office at 2259 Rockwood Ave in Saint Paul. 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.