Memphis Housing Authority
700 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN, 38105 · ~10,664 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Memphis, TN (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Memphis Housing Authority served 9,668 households across 10,483 units (92% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.6 people, an average annual income of $14,131, and pays an average of $360 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 9,668 of 10,483 units
- Avg. household income
- $14,131
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $360
- Avg. household size
- 2.6 people
- Households with children
- 54%
- Head of household 62+
- 23%
- Head of household with a disability
- 32%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 22 months
Unit mix: 21% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 53% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 26 developments with an average score of 82 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGENDS PARK NORTH | Memphis | 99 High Performer | UPCS | Mar 2022 |
| AUSTIN PARK | Memphis | 99 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| KEFAUVER TERRACE | Bartlett | 98 High Performer | UPCS | May 2022 |
| HAROLD FORD SENIOR VILLAS | Memphis | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| LAKEVIEW LANDING | Memphis | 94 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY PLACE PHASE III | Memphis | 93 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| MONTGOMERY PLAZA | Memphis | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| CLEABORN POINTE AT HERITAGE LANDING I | Memphis | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jul 2025 |
| UPTOWN SQUARE | Memphis | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| LATHAM TERRACE | Memphis | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| FAIRWAY MANOR | Memphis | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| MAGNOLIA TERRACE | Memphis | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| LYONS RIDGE APARTMENTS | Memphis | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| METROPOLITAN PLACE | Memphis | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Mar 2024 |
| THE VILLAGES AT CYPRESSWOOD | Memphis | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| FOWLER MULTIFAMILY | Memphis | 81 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| CLEABORN POINTE AT HERITAGE LANDING II | Memphis | 79 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| CLEABORN POINTE AT HERITAGE LANDING III | Memphis | 76 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| THE UNIVERSITY PLACE SENIOR | Memphis | 74 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| LEGENDS PARK EAST | Memphis | 74 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| LEVI LANDING | Memphis | 73 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| GREENLAW PLACE | Memphis | 71 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| UNIVERSITY PLACE PHASE II | Memphis | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| LEGENDS PARK WEST | Memphis | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| CLEABORN POINTE AT HERITAGE LANDING IV | Memphis | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| CROCKETT PLACE | Memphis | 54 Troubled | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Memphis Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.