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Geneva Tower — Income-Restricted Housing in Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

310 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Section 8Seniors

183 units · 178 income-restricted · Studio–1 BR · People with disabilities

Leasing office: (319) 366-0454Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (319) 366-0454 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1971
Bedrooms
116 Studio · 62 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 92/100 (Aug 2025) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 52401

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$970/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$38,800/yr
Renters in 52401 paying 30% or more of income on rent
45%

Income limits (2026)

Cedar Rapids, IA area · median family income $105,300. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$22,150$36,900$59,000
2$25,300$42,150$67,400
3$28,450$47,400$75,850
4$33,000$52,650$84,250
5$38,680$56,900$91,000
6$44,360$61,100$97,750
7$50,040$65,300$104,500
8$55,720$69,500$111,250

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size52401Wider area
Studio$670$734
1 bedroom$740$806
2 bedrooms$970$1,054
3 bedrooms$1,350$1,459
4 bedrooms$1,620$1,762

Wider area = Cedar Rapids, IA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $970 (52233) to $1,580 (52228).

Census figures for 52401 (2020–2024 average): median rent $778. Median household income $35,060. 90% of homes are rented. 45% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 27% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 52401's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 52401

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Geneva Tower?

Call (319) 366-0454 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Geneva Tower in Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. These records do not show openings.

Is Geneva Tower Section 8 housing?

Geneva Tower is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Geneva Tower?

Public records list 183 units at Geneva Tower in Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Geneva Tower?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 52401 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Geneva Tower?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Geneva Tower in Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Cedar Rapids, IA 52401?

Most income-restricted buildings in Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $36,900, and $52,650 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($59,000 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Cedar Rapids, IA 52401?

For many programs in Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $36,900 a year for 1 person and $52,650 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $59,000 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Cedar Rapids, IA 52401?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 is $970 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Geneva Tower take Section 8 vouchers?

Geneva Tower is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.