Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Saint Cloud, MN
There are 36 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Saint Cloud with roughly 1,728 assisted units — including 20 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 23 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $168 to $722 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Saint Cloud
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Saint Cloud
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sanctuary at St. Cloud LIHTCPB Section 8 | 137 | — | — |
| Wilson Apartments Public Housing | 126 | $313 | 13 mo |
| Courtyard Apts of St Cloud PB Section 8 | 108 | $168 | — |
| La Cruz Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Northway a & B PB Section 8 | 102 | $343 | — |
| The Highlands LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Empire Apartments Public Housing | 89 | $316 | 20 mo |
| Riverside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| St. Cloud Hra Public Housing | 76 | $722 | 63 mo |
| Germain Towers PB Section 8 | 60 | $323 | — |
| Parkview Terrace PB Section 8 | 52 | $340 | — |
| Wimbledon Green PB Section 8 | 45 | $319 | — |
| Benet Place South §202 Senior | 40 | $457 | — |
| Benet Place §202 Senior | 39 | $442 | — |
| Oak Haven Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| La Paz Community, Inc. PB Section 8 | 36 | $362 | — |
| Woodland Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | $280 | — |
| Swisshelm Village Apartments One LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Swisshelm Village Apartments Two LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Westwood Village Apartments LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Westwood Village Apartments Two LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Woodland Village Th LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| H.o.p.e. on Ninth LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Oak Grove Townhomes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Cedar Terrace PB Section 8 | 24 | $331 | — |
| Granite City Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Natures Edge Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Newbury I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Newbury Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Quarry Heights Apartments §811 | 24 | $421 | — |
| The Creeks Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Lincoln Pointe I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Natures Edge Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Lincoln Pointe Ii Apartments LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Brownstones LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Linden Grove Veteran Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Saint Cloud (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sanctuary at St. Cloud LIHTCPB Section 8 | 137 | — | — |
| Courtyard Apts of St Cloud PB Section 8 | 108 | $168 | — |
| La Cruz Community LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Northway a & B PB Section 8 | 102 | $343 | — |
| The Highlands LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| Riverside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Germain Towers PB Section 8 | 60 | $323 | — |
| Parkview Terrace PB Section 8 | 52 | $340 | — |
| Wimbledon Green PB Section 8 | 45 | $319 | — |
| Oak Haven Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| La Paz Community, Inc. PB Section 8 | 36 | $362 | — |
| Woodland Park Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 34 | $280 | — |
| Woodland Village Th LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| H.o.p.e. on Ninth LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Cedar Terrace PB Section 8 | 24 | $331 | — |
Public housing developments in Saint Cloud
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Apartments Public Housing | 126 | $313 | 13 mo |
| Empire Apartments Public Housing | 89 | $316 | 20 mo |
| St. Cloud Hra Public Housing | 76 | $722 | 63 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Saint Cloud
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swisshelm Village Apartments One LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Swisshelm Village Apartments Two LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Westwood Village Apartments LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Westwood Village Apartments Two LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Oak Grove Townhomes LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Natures Edge Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Newbury I LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Newbury Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Lincoln Pointe Ii Apartments LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Brownstones LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Stearns County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Stearns County: studio $874, 1-BR $919, 2-BR $1,206, 3-BR $1,604, 4-BR $1,873.
Full FMR table for Stearns County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Saint Cloud
- 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
- Albany, MN
- Cold Spring, MN
- Melrose, MN
- Sartell, MN
- Minneapolis, MN
- Saint Paul, MN
- Rochester, MN
- Duluth, MN
- Roseville, MN
- Bloomington, MN
- Coon Rapids, MN
- Oakdale, MN
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.