Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Garden City

Affordability in Garden City, KS

Median rent, median household income, and renter household share figures are.

Garden City has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties covering 188 units, which represent the affordable rental inventory tracked by Lease Lantern in this market.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Garden City Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 530 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Garden City

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Garden City rates 46 (Car-Dependent) for walkability. No Transit Score is available for this area. The Bike Score is 60, suggesting a bikeable environment for shorter trips (Walk Score).

Residents without a car may want to confirm local bus routes or rideshare availability before committing to a unit.

Schools

Garden City is served by 18 schools across 1 district -- including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Garden City, KS

Garden City has 5 HUD-assisted or income-based properties with 188 total units. Rents at these properties are set based on income limits and program rules rather than the open market, which can make them significantly more affordable for eligible households.

Garden City is a mid-sized Kansas city. While Lease Lantern does not have a verified median household income figure for this area, income-based programs here -- including HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties -- are designed to serve renters who qualify at specific income thresholds set by HUD for the local area.

• Assisted properties in Garden City: 5
• Total assisted units: 188
• Rent structure: Income-based; rents are tied to your household income and local HUD limits, not market rates

To find out if you qualify and what your rent would be, contact the property directly or reach out to the local housing authority for current income limits and availability.

Environment & Flood Risk

None of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Garden City are mapped in a flood zone, and none carry a high flood-risk designation. Flood exposure for assisted housing here is effectively zero based on available flood data.