The Cleveland Public Housing Kansas City, MO
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Cleveland is a Public Housing community in Kansas City, MO with 18 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $603/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 72 months.
18
total units
89%
occupancy
$603
avg resident rent
72 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5103 Cleveland Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,029/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,933/yr |
| People per unit | 3.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 47% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
How to apply at The Cleveland
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 5103 Cleveland Ave, Kansas City; 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 (~$603/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 1.1 km |
| Paraclete Manor PB Section 8 | Kansas City | 1.4 km |
| Brush Creek Towers Public Housing | Kansas City | 2 km |
| Park Gate Apts LIHTC | Kansas City | 2.2 km |
| Victoria Arms Apartments PB Section 8 | Kansas City | 2.8 km |
| Blue Hills Apts LIHTC | Kansas City | 2.8 km |
| Charter Landing PB Section 8 | Kansas City | 2.8 km |
| Palestine Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Kansas City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Cleveland 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 The Cleveland?
Residents report average rents near $603/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 Cleveland?
Contact the management office at 5103 Cleveland Ave in Kansas City. 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.