Royal View Manor Public Housing Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Royal View Manor is a Public Housing community in Des Moines, IA with 200 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $293/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 11 months.
200
total units
91%
occupancy
$293
avg resident rent
11 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1101 Crocker St, Des Moines, IA 50309 Map → |
| Average household income | $12,033/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,403/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Royal View Manor
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 1101 Crocker St, Des Moines; 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 (~$293/mo average here).
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- Eastview Manor Public Housing
- Des Moines Area Council Church PB Section 8
- Elsie Mason Manor LIHTCPB Section 8
- Homes of Oakridge PB Section 8
- Homes of Oakridge I LIHTCPB Section 8
- Homes of Oakridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Southridge Senior Residences LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ymca Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ligutti Tower LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Ave Brickstone Apts LIHTC | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Marketplace Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Court Ave Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Stockbridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 0.8 km |
| Corinthian Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Hubbell Tower Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| National Biscuit Co Flats LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Vine Street Lofts LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Royal View Manor 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 Royal View Manor?
Residents report average rents near $293/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 Royal View Manor?
Contact the management office at 1101 Crocker St in Des Moines. 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.