Affordable Housingby ZIP™
Rent calculator

Cottonwood Estates I — Income-Restricted Housing in Lawrence, KS 66047

2900 W 23rd Terrace, Lawrence, KS 66047

Section 8

18 units · People with disabilities

Leasing office: (785) 842-0550Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (785) 842-0550 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
1984
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 82/100 (Sep 2024) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

Map loads here…

This buildingNearby

Nearby income-restricted buildings

Rents and income limits in 66047

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,340/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$53,600/yr
Renters in 66047 paying 30% or more of income on rent
53%

Income limits (2026)

Lawrence, KS area · median family income $110,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$23,200$38,650$61,850
2$26,500$44,200$70,650
3$29,800$49,700$79,500
4$33,100$55,200$88,300
5$38,680$59,650$95,400
6$44,360$64,050$102,450
7$50,040$68,450$109,500
8$55,720$72,900$116,600

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.

Size66047Wider area
Studio$1,010$961
1 bedroom$1,160$1,103
2 bedrooms$1,340$1,272
3 bedrooms$1,860$1,761
4 bedrooms$2,240$2,126

Wider area = Lawrence, KS. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,080 (66006) to $1,330 (66049).

Census figures for 66047 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,147. Median household income $65,392. 54% of homes are rented. 53% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 25% 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 66047's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 66047

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Cottonwood Estates I?

Call (785) 842-0550 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Cottonwood Estates I in Lawrence, KS 66047. These records do not show openings.

Is Cottonwood Estates I Section 8 housing?

Cottonwood Estates I 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 Cottonwood Estates I?

Public records list 18 units at Cottonwood Estates I in Lawrence, KS 66047. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Cottonwood Estates I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 66047 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 Cottonwood Estates I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Cottonwood Estates I in Lawrence, KS 66047. 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 Lawrence, KS 66047?

Most income-restricted buildings in Lawrence, KS 66047 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 $38,650, and $55,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($61,850 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 Lawrence, KS 66047?

For many programs in Lawrence, KS 66047, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $38,650 a year for 1 person and $55,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $61,850 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 Lawrence, KS 66047?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Lawrence, KS 66047, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Lawrence, KS 66047 is $1,340 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 Cottonwood Estates I take Section 8 vouchers?

Cottonwood Estates I 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. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.