Cedar Crest — Income-Restricted Housing in Charles City, IA 50616
910 13th St, Charles City, IA 50616
24 units · 1 BR
- 18 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
How to apply
- Managed by Keyway Management Company. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
- Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1999
- Bedrooms
- 48 1 bedroom
- USDA rental assistance
- 46 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
- Accessible units
- 4
- Managed by
- Keyway Management Company
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Nearby income-restricted buildings
Charles City Iha
601-607 11th Street, Charles City, IA 50616
0.7 mi away
24 units · 1–3 BR
- 10 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Cedar Terrace South
201 Greenlees Cir Apt 1, Charles City, IA 50616
1 mi away
147 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Charles City Hsg and Redev Authority
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Burling House
910 1st Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
1.7 mi away
12 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Rents and income limits in 50616
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $930/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $37,200/yr
- Renters in 50616 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 49%
Income limits (2026)
Floyd County, IA area · median family income $96,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,200 | $33,650 | $53,850 |
| 2 | $23,100 | $38,450 | $61,550 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $43,250 | $69,250 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $48,050 | $76,900 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $51,900 | $83,100 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $55,750 | $89,250 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $59,600 | $95,400 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $63,450 | $101,550 |
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.
| Size | 50616 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $690 | $688 |
| 1 bedroom | $710 | $709 |
| 2 bedrooms | $930 | $927 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,160 | $1,136 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,359 |
Wider area = Floyd County, IA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $930 (50620) to $1,160 (50435).
Census figures for 50616 (2020–2024 average): median rent $734. Median household income $64,830. 27% of homes are rented. 49% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 24% 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 50616's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 50616Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Cedar Crest?
No phone is listed for Cedar Crest. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Cedar Crest Section 8 housing?
Cedar Crest is listed as income-restricted housing in Charles City, IA 50616 (usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Cedar Crest?
Public records list 24 units at Cedar Crest in Charles City, IA 50616. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Cedar Crest?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 50616 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 Cedar Crest?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Cedar Crest in Charles City, IA 50616. 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 Charles City, IA 50616?
Most income-restricted buildings in Charles City, IA 50616 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 $33,650, and $48,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($53,850 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 Charles City, IA 50616?
For many programs in Charles City, IA 50616, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $33,650 a year for 1 person and $48,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $53,850 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 Charles City, IA 50616?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Charles City, IA 50616, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Charles City, IA 50616 is $930 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 Cedar Crest take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Cedar Crest has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Charles City, IA 50616 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Cedar Crest.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.