Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rochester, MN
There are 49 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rochester with roughly 3,253 assisted units — including 30 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 36 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $293 to $525 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Rochester
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rochester
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Heights Towers PB Section 8 | 166 | $345 | — |
| Fontaine Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | $423 | — |
| Northgate Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | $373 | — |
| Essex Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Bdkn Lllp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | — | — |
| Bella Grove Apartments LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| River Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Eastridge Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | $481 | — |
| Central Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | $379 | — |
| Homestead Village Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Douglas Trail Townhomes LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Georgetowne Homes LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| The Hylands PB Section 8 | 100 | $525 | — |
| The Square on 31st LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $362 | — |
| Flats on 4th LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Public Housing Public Housing | 90 | $476 | 10 mo |
| Century Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Harvestview Place Ii Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| 1st Avenue Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Washington Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Northern Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Village on 3rd LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Valleyhigh Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Gage East Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| High Pointe Ii §202 Senior | 54 | $455 | — |
| Kenosha Drive Apartments §202 Senior | 53 | $402 | — |
| Rosa Place Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Ashland Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Washington Village East LIHTCPB Section 8 | 47 | — | — |
| Newbridge PB Section 8 | 41 | $442 | — |
| Cascade Creek Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Innsbruck PB Section 8 | 40 | $469 | — |
| Jeremiah Program Rochester Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Rochester 202 §202 Senior | 40 | $447 | — |
| Rochester Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| High Pointe §202 Senior | 39 | $454 | — |
| Rolling Ridge Townhomes LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Castleview Apartments LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Georgetowne Square LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Oakridge Apartments PB Section 8 | 26 | $396 | — |
| Bandel Hills Th LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Parkside Townhomes LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Royal Oaks Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Sunrise Townhomes LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Valleyhigh Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Bostrom Terrace §811 | 14 | $417 | — |
| Northgate Community Housing §811 | 12 | $293 | — |
| Harvestview Place LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Valleyhigh Flats Ii §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rochester (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Heights Towers PB Section 8 | 166 | $345 | — |
| Fontaine Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | $423 | — |
| Northgate Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | 151 | $373 | — |
| Essex Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Bdkn Lllp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 135 | — | — |
| River Glen Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 128 | — | — |
| Eastridge Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 126 | $481 | — |
| Central Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | $379 | — |
| Homestead Village Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| The Hylands PB Section 8 | 100 | $525 | — |
| The Square on 31st LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | $362 | — |
| Flats on 4th LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | — | — |
| Century Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Harvestview Place Ii Limited Partnership LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| 1st Avenue Flats LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Rochester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Housing Public Housing | 90 | $476 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rochester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Grove Apartments LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Douglas Trail Townhomes LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Georgetowne Homes LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Cascade Creek Apartments LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Rolling Ridge Townhomes LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Castleview Apartments LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Georgetowne Square LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Bandel Hills Th LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Parkside Townhomes LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Sunrise Townhomes LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Valleyhigh Apartments LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Olmsted County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Olmsted County: studio $1,112, 1-BR $1,189, 2-BR $1,407, 3-BR $1,957, 4-BR $2,360.
Full FMR table for Olmsted County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Rochester
- 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
- Minneapolis, MN
- Saint Paul, MN
- Duluth, MN
- Saint Cloud, MN
- Roseville, MN
- Bloomington, MN
- Coon Rapids, MN
- Oakdale, MN
- Minnetonka, MN
- Brooklyn Park, MN
- Hibbing, MN
- Maplewood, MN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.