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Rural renters
Rent
30% of adjusted income
Floor plans
Exclusively 1-Bedroom
Total Units
8
Assisted
8
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30%
of adjusted income
This property includes USDA Section 515. Rent rules can change by unit, so ask the office which program applies to the apartment you want.
USDA Section 515: This is rural housing in a smaller town or rural area. Many tenants pay based on income, but the exact rent can vary by unit and assistance level.
To qualify for these apartments at ACADEMY HEIGHTS, your total household income must fit the local Area Median Income (AMI) limits for Rutherfordton and the 28139 zip code. The exact rules can vary by program and by household size.
This property includes USDA Section 515. Check the program labels on this page and confirm the exact unit rules with management before you apply.
Local Median (1-Person)
$52,286
Local Median (4-Person)
$74,695
Based on the latest 2024 census data, the figures above show the local median earnings for this area.
Not explicitly confirmed. Call ahead to verify elevator availability and doorway widths before applying.
Management Company
PARTNERSHIP PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Property Owner
WESTERN NC HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
Non-Profit
You must be of qualifying age. Your income must fall within HUD's Area Median Income (AMI) limits for Rutherfordton.
This listing shows historically available units. Ask directly if a unit is open today.
If you use a wheelchair or walker, confirm elevator access and doorway widths before submitting a paid application.
Rural Housing Rights:USDA Rural Development properties offer rental assistance and have specific tenant grievance procedures. Read the full guide
Income limits are calculated against the Area Median Income (AMI) for the 28139 zip code. Based on recent Census data, the local median income is $52,286 for a single person, and $74,695 for a four-person household. Your specific income cap depends on the exact subsidy program rules applied by management.
To view how these median figures translate to specific income caps (e.g., 30%, 50%, or 60% AMI limits) for all household sizes, check out the AMI Calculator .
Our eligibility tool automatically cross-references your household size and gross income with the local AMI database for this property to determine your fit.
Academy heights is part of the USDA Section 515 program, providing affordable housing to low-income households. This program offers income based apartments and low income housing options in rutherfordton.
No. USDA Section 515 housing is open to anyone who meets the income limits for rutherfordton. You do not need to be a farmworker or work in agriculture to qualify for these affordable apartments.
Because this property has 100% Rental Assistance, your rent will be capped at roughly 30% of your adjusted household income, providing true income based apartments. Management will calculate your exact rent based on your income documents.
This record reports: Exclusively 1-Bedroom. Availability can change rapidly, so ask management which layouts are currently open and whether any accessible units are available.
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Data Provenance
Sourced from USDA Section 515 Directory. Last updated: Jun 21, 2026.Read our methodology.
