Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Manhattan, KS
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Manhattan with roughly 996 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $222 to $419 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Manhattan
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Manhattan
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment Tower Public Housing | 202 | $362 | 15 mo |
| Brookfield Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Country Meadow Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Highland Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Flint Hills Rehab LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Birchwood Villas Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Gardens at Flint Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Pheasant Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Colorado Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | $376 | — |
| Willow Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Canyon Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Garden Grove PB Section 8 | 34 | $380 | — |
| Scenic Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Flint Hills Improvement Public Housing | 28 | $222 | 6 mo |
| Garden Grove Ii §202 Senior | 26 | $419 | — |
| Tuttle Creek Residences LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Brookfield Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Brookfield Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Brookfield Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Manhattan (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 112 | — | — |
| Country Meadow Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | 108 | — | — |
| Highland Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Flint Hills Rehab LIHTCPB Section 8 | 58 | — | — |
| Gardens at Flint Hills LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Pheasant Hill Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Colorado Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | $376 | — |
| Canyon Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Garden Grove PB Section 8 | 34 | $380 | — |
| Scenic Pointe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Brookfield Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Brookfield Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Brookfield Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Manhattan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment Tower Public Housing | 202 | $362 | 15 mo |
| Flint Hills Improvement Public Housing | 28 | $222 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Manhattan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Villas Apartments LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Willow Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Tuttle Creek Residences LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Riley County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Riley County: studio $870, 1-BR $875, 2-BR $1,068, 3-BR $1,485, 4-BR $1,792.
Full FMR table for Riley County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Manhattan
- 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
- Wichita, KS
- Kansas City, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Olathe, KS
- Overland Park, KS
- Shawnee, KS
- Lenexa, KS
- Lawrence, KS
- Hutchinson, KS
- Salina, KS
- Leavenworth, KS
- Pittsburg, KS
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.