The Apartments of River Trace §202 Senior Des Moines, IA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Apartments of River Trace is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Des Moines, IA with 36 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $355/month on average.
36
total units
94%
occupancy
$355
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1717 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,155/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,046/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Apartments of River Trace
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1717 6th Ave, 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 (~$355/mo average here).
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- Ymca Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corinthian Gardens Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Sixth Avenue Flats LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.1 km |
| Walden Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| The Rose of Des Moines LIHTC | Des Moines | 1.4 km |
| River Hills 2 PB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2 km |
| Mlk Crossing Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2 km |
| Hawthorn Hill LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.2 km |
| Ligutti Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | Des Moines | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Apartments of River Trace have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at The Apartments of River Trace?
Residents report average rents near $355/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 The Apartments of River Trace?
Contact the management office at 1717 6th Ave 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.