Raintree West Apartments — Income-Restricted Housing in Mountain Iron, MN 55768
8517A Raintree Dr, Mountain Iron, MN 55768
133 units · 115 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Leasing office: (218) 749-4920Directions
How to apply
- Call the leasing office at (218) 749-4920 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1976
- Bedrooms
- 44 1 bedroom · 47 2 bedrooms · 24 3 bedrooms
- HUD inspection
- HUD inspection score: 97/100 (Nov 2023) 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 55768
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,150/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $46,000/yr
- Renters in 55768 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 38%
Income limits (2026)
Duluth, MN-WI area · median family income $101,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21,250 | $35,400 | $56,650 |
| 2 | $24,300 | $40,450 | $64,750 |
| 3 | $27,350 | $45,500 | $72,850 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $50,550 | $80,900 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $54,600 | $87,400 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $58,650 | $93,850 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $62,700 | $100,350 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $66,750 | $106,800 |
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 | 55768 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $800 | $841 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $961 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,150 | $1,207 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,671 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,920 | $2,017 |
Wider area = Duluth, MN-WI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 5 nearby ZIPs range from $1,110 (55710) to $1,200 (55713).
Census figures for 55768 (2020–2024 average): median rent $954 (uncertain estimate). Median household income $86,075. 25% of homes are rented. 38% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 15% 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 55768's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 55768Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Raintree West Apartments?
Call (218) 749-4920 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Raintree West Apartments in Mountain Iron, MN 55768. These records do not show openings.
Is Raintree West Apartments Section 8 housing?
Raintree West Apartments 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 Raintree West Apartments?
Public records list 133 units at Raintree West Apartments in Mountain Iron, MN 55768. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Raintree West Apartments?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 55768 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 Raintree West Apartments?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Raintree West Apartments in Mountain Iron, MN 55768. 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 Mountain Iron, MN 55768?
Most income-restricted buildings in Mountain Iron, MN 55768 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 $35,400, and $50,550 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($56,650 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 Mountain Iron, MN 55768?
For many programs in Mountain Iron, MN 55768, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $35,400 a year for 1 person and $50,550 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $56,650 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 Mountain Iron, MN 55768?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Mountain Iron, MN 55768, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Mountain Iron, MN 55768 is $1,150 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 Raintree West Apartments take Section 8 vouchers?
Raintree West Apartments 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; 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. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.