Walnut Towers PB Section 8 Mankato, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Walnut Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Mankato, MN with 86 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $313/month on average.
86
total units
93%
occupancy
$313
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 E Walnut St, Mankato, MN 56001 Map → |
| Average household income | $13,516/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,872/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 23% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Walnut Towers
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 105 E Walnut St, Mankato; 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 (~$313/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Mankato Hra Public Housing | North Mankato | 1.7 km |
| Cb Mankota Housing Ii Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | Mankota | 2.2 km |
| Dublin Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | Mankato | 2.5 km |
| Colony Apartments LIHTC | North Mankato | 3.4 km |
| Rosa Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rochester | 3.7 km |
| Halter Villa Iii LIHTC | Marshall | 3.7 km |
| Rosa Place LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | Mankato | 3.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Walnut Towers 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 Walnut Towers?
Residents report average rents near $313/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 Walnut Towers?
Contact the management office at 105 E Walnut St in Mankato. 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.