Russell Cave Public Housing Lexington, KY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Russell Cave is a Public Housing community in Lexington, KY with 26 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $422/month on average.
26
total units
96%
occupancy
$422
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1050 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington, KY 40505 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,491/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,110/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 64% |
How to apply at Russell Cave
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 1050 Russell Cave Rd, Lexington; 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 (~$422/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coolavin Apts PB Section 8 | Lexington | 0.8 km |
| Grand Oaks - Bluegrass V LIHTC | Lexington | 0.8 km |
| Ferrill Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lexington | 0.8 km |
| Hope Center Permanent Housing LIHTC | Lexington | 0.8 km |
| Bluegrass Aspendale Iii-a LIHTC | Lexington | 0.8 km |
| Lexington Single Family Project LIHTC | Lexington | 0.8 km |
| Bluegrass Phase Iii Public Housing | Lexington | 1.1 km |
| Bluegrass Apartments Public Housing | Lexington | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Russell Cave 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 Russell Cave?
Residents report average rents near $422/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 Russell Cave?
Contact the management office at 1050 Russell Cave Rd in Lexington. 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.