West Prairie/scattered Public Housing Cottonwood, MN
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
West Prairie/scattered is a Public Housing community in Cottonwood, MN with 39 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $448/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
39
total units
100%
occupancy
$448
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 425 Prairie St W Apt 111, Cottonwood, MN 56229 Map → |
| Average household income | $35,082/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,243/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 23% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 69% |
| One-bedroom share | 72% |
How to apply at West Prairie/scattered
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 425 Prairie St W Apt 111, Cottonwood; 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 (~$448/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does West Prairie/scattered 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 Prairie/scattered?
Residents report average rents near $448/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 Prairie/scattered?
Contact the management office at 425 Prairie St W Apt 111 in Cottonwood. 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.