How many low income apartments are in Garden City, KS?

HUD administrative data tracks 13 subsidized properties in Garden City with approximately 608 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Garden City?

Tenant-paid rents in Garden City's assisted buildings typically range from about $327 to $399 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Garden City?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Garden City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Finney County: about $793/mo for one-bedroom and $1,041/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Garden City, KS

There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Garden City with roughly 608 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $327 to $399 per month. Median reported wait: about 28 months.

assisted properties

608

subsidized units

$363

typical rent

28 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Garden City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Garden City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Sage Estates Ii PB Section 8	128	$339	—
Trails of Garden City LIHTCPB Section 8	128	—	—
Pershing Manor & Redwood Place Public Housing	98	$399	28 mo
Mira Vista Apartments §202 Senior	39	$363	—
Southwest Kansas Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
The Reserves at Prairie Ridge I LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
The Reserves at Prairie Ridge Ii LIHTC	32	—	—
The Reserves at Prairie Ridge Iii LIHTC	32	—	—
Campus View LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Sabine House/gpd LIHTCPB Section 8	19	—	—
Boardwalk Estates §811	16	—	—
Golden Plains Ii, Inc. §811	14	$327	—
Mosaic Housing Corp Xx - Garden Cit §811	14	$345	—

Section 8 apartments in Garden City (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
Sage Estates Ii PB Section 8	128	$339	—
Trails of Garden City LIHTCPB Section 8	128	—	—
Southwest Kansas Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
The Reserves at Prairie Ridge I LIHTCPB Section 8	32	—	—
Campus View LIHTCPB Section 8	24	—	—
Sabine House/gpd LIHTCPB Section 8	19	—	—

Public housing developments in Garden City

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Pershing Manor & Redwood Place Public Housing	98	$399	28 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Garden City

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
The Reserves at Prairie Ridge Ii LIHTC	32	—	—
The Reserves at Prairie Ridge Iii LIHTC	32	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Finney County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Finney County: studio $788, 1-BR $793, 2-BR $1,041, 3-BR $1,435, 4-BR $1,705.

Full FMR table for Finney County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Garden City

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.