Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cedar Rapids, IA
There are 48 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cedar Rapids with roughly 3,400 assisted units — including 24 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 34 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $267 to $427 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Cedar Rapids
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cedar Rapids
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Hills PB Section 8 | 202 | $267 | — |
| Cedarwood Hills LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Union at Wiley LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Geneva Tower PB Section 8 | 178 | $267 | — |
| Country Hill Apts I LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Westdale Apartments LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Alexandra Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Glenbrook Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $427 | — |
| Linwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $400 | — |
| Oak Hill Jackson Brickstone LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| Ashton Square Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Edgewood Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| The Roosevelt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Valley View Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Country Hill Apts Ii LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Oak Hill Manor PB Section 8 | 91 | $340 | — |
| Cedar Pond Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Commonwealth Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Raintree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Osada Apts LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Memorial Meadows Ltd Partnersh PB Section 8 | 66 | $338 | — |
| Kingston Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Legacy Manor of Cedar Rapids LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Irving Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Five Seasons Senior Housing §202 Senior | 54 | $411 | — |
| Ashton Flats LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Cypress Lofts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Anderson Greene Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Cedar Village PB Section 8 | 48 | $362 | — |
| 5560 6th St Sw LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Oak Park Village PB Section 8 | 46 | $365 | — |
| Cedar View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | — | — |
| Anderson Greene LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Cedar Rapids Brickstone Lllp LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Westover Manor PB Section 8 | 39 | $378 | — |
| Sonoma Square LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Aossey Place LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| William B Quarton Pl LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Blairs Ferry Ltd LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Home to Stay LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| The Way Home LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Robert E Schorg Cedar Rapids PB Section 8 | 22 | $357 | — |
| Sugar Creek Bend LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| The Gables LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Project Independence PB Section 8 | 19 | $323 | — |
| Brown Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Midway Apartments §811 | 10 | $410 | — |
| Blairs Ferry Housing §811 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cedar Rapids (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Hills PB Section 8 | 202 | $267 | — |
| Geneva Tower PB Section 8 | 178 | $267 | — |
| Glenbrook Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $427 | — |
| Linwood Apartments PB Section 8 | 100 | $400 | — |
| Oak Hill Jackson Brickstone LIHTCPB Section 8 | 97 | — | — |
| The Roosevelt LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Oak Hill Manor PB Section 8 | 91 | $340 | — |
| Cedar Pond Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Commonwealth Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | — | — |
| Raintree Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 72 | — | — |
| Memorial Meadows Ltd Partnersh PB Section 8 | 66 | $338 | — |
| Kingston Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Legacy Manor of Cedar Rapids LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Irving Point LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Cedar Village PB Section 8 | 48 | $362 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cedar Rapids
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarwood Hills LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Union at Wiley LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Country Hill Apts I LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Westdale Apartments LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Alexandra Apts LIHTC | 112 | — | — |
| Ashton Square Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Edgewood Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Valley View Apts LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Country Hill Apts Ii LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Osada Apts LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Ashton Flats LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| Cypress Lofts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Anderson Greene Ii LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| 5560 6th St Sw LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Anderson Greene LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Linn County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Linn County: studio $738, 1-BR $816, 2-BR $1,071, 3-BR $1,490, 4-BR $1,797.
Full FMR table for Linn County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cedar Rapids
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Marion, IA
- Des Moines, IA
- Davenport, IA
- Sioux City, IA
- Council Bluffs, IA
- West Des Moines, IA
- Waterloo, IA
- Dubuque, IA
- Iowa City, IA
- Burlington, IA
- Muscatine, IA
- Ames, IA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.