West Highrise Public Housing Kansas City, KS
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West Highrise is a Public Housing community in Kansas City, KS with 377 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $343/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
377
total units
93%
occupancy
$343
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 6100 Leavenworth Rd Apt 201, Kansas City, KS 66104 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,553/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,839/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 17% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 95% |
How to apply at West Highrise
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 6100 Leavenworth Rd Apt 201, 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 (~$343/mo average here).
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- Harmony Heights PB Section 8
- Fairfax Bluffs LIHTCPB Section 8
- Scattered Sites Public Housing
- Rosedale Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
- Argentine Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parallel Senior Villas, Inc §202 Senior | Kansas City | 1.1 km |
| Bethel Ridge PB Section 8 | Kansas City | 1.1 km |
| Victory Hills Apts LIHTC | Kansas City | 1.4 km |
| Stonehedge Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 2.4 km |
| Highland Park Townhouses LIHTC | Kansas City | 2.4 km |
| Villas at Ridgepointe I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 2.4 km |
| Blackbird Apartments §811 | Kansas City | 2.4 km |
| Villas at Ridgepointe Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Kansas City | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West Highrise 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 West Highrise?
Residents report average rents near $343/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 West Highrise?
Contact the management office at 6100 Leavenworth Rd Apt 201 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.