How many low income apartments are in Mankato, MN?

HUD administrative data tracks 13 subsidized properties in Mankato with approximately 754 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Mankato?

Tenant-paid rents in Mankato's assisted buildings typically range from about $229 to $458 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 Mankato?

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 Mankato?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Blue Earth County: about $977/mo for one-bedroom and $1,171/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mankato, MN

There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mankato with roughly 754 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $229 to $458 per month. Median reported wait: about 27 months.

assisted properties

754

subsidized units

$344

typical rent

27 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Mankato

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mankato

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Orness Plaza and Scattered Family Site Public Housing	130	$458	27 mo
Gus Johnson Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8	108	$386	—
Walnut Towers PB Section 8	86	$313	—
Cherry Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	83	—	—
Eastport Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	78	$367	—
Colonial Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	77	$354	—
Sibley Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
The Durham PB Section 8	41	$386	—
Dublin Road Townhomes LIHTC	40	—	—
Homestead Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	27	$229	—
Mankato Townhomes LIHTC	24	—	—
Dublin Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—
Rosa Place LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Mankato (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
Gus Johnson Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8	108	$386	—
Walnut Towers PB Section 8	86	$313	—
Cherry Ridge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	83	—	—
Eastport Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	78	$367	—
Colonial Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	77	$354	—
Sibley Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
The Durham PB Section 8	41	$386	—
Homestead Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	27	$229	—
Dublin Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—
Rosa Place LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA	0	—	—

Public housing developments in Mankato

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
Orness Plaza and Scattered Family Site Public Housing	130	$458	27 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mankato

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
Dublin Road Townhomes LIHTC	40	—	—
Mankato Townhomes LIHTC	24	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Blue Earth County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Blue Earth County: studio $971, 1-BR $977, 2-BR $1,171, 3-BR $1,629, 4-BR $1,916.

Full FMR table for Blue Earth County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Mankato

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.