Spencer Towers

111 20th St, Rock Island, IL 61201

Waiting List Forecast: Closed

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Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	1 Bed	1 Bath	-

Waitlist Information

Spencer Towers Waiting List

The Rock Island Housing Authority has closed the waiting list for the Spencer Towers 1-Bedroom Public Housing as of December 15, 2025. Applications were accepted starting October 6, 2023, at 8:00 am.

Go to the public housing authority page for this waiting list >>

Urban Living with Spectacular Views
Spencer Towers is a nine-floor high-rise, comprised of 199 non-smoking one-bedroom units. The property features four laundry rooms, an exercise room, and a spacious front lobby with seating area plus a community room with a full kitchen. Located across the street from the Mississippi River, Spencer Towers offers breathtaking views of the river, nearby Schwiebert Riverfront Park, and the riverfront bike path. The property features well-kept grounds with wrought iron fencing and patio area complete with grills, picnic tables and gazebo. All homes include gas, heat, and water, an additional charge for air conditioning. Rent is based on income. This is property is pet friendly, offers high-quality housing with an urban feel. It’s close to the downtown entertainment district with numerous restaurants, attractions, and shopping. Security deposit required.

This property has one bedroom units that can house one to two persons.

Dave's Thoughts On Spencer Towers

This property is funded through HUD’s Public Housing program. These properties are typically owned and managed by a Public Housing Authority. These properties tend to be much older, as no new public housing has been built in many years. Since the Federal budget has historically (and notoriously) underfunded public housing renovations for decades, these properties tend to have higher vacancies due to uninhabitable units or liveable units that are in poor condition. In addition, since all public housing properties offer rent subsidies, low-income residents only pay rent based on their incomes. For that reason, these properties tend to have longer waiting lists. Check our public housing waiting list data for more information. Since Spencer Towers participates in the Public Housing program and has a property based subsidy, if you have a Section 8 voucher, you would have to give up your voucher to move in.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Spencer Towers Amenities

Elevator
Fitness Center
Community Room
On-Site Parking
Refrigerator
Oven and Range
Heat and Hot Water Included
Landscaping
Coin-Operated Laundry
Surveillance Cameras
Smoke Free
On Bus-line
Resident Lounge
Gas Included
Community Kitchen

Units at Spencer Towers

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
One Bedroom (1/1)	-	Call for Price^†

Income Qualification for Spencer Towers

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people	7 people	8 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$18,550 / year	$21,200 / year	$24,860 / year	$30,000 / year	$35,140 / year	$40,280 / year	$45,420 / year	$50,560 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$30,950 / year	$35,400 / year	$39,800 / year	$44,200 / year	$47,750 / year	$51,300 / year	$54,850 / year	$58,350 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$30,950 / year	$35,400 / year	$39,800 / year	$44,200 / year	$47,750 / year	$51,300 / year	$54,850 / year	$58,350 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$49,500 / year	$56,600 / year	$63,650 / year	$70,700 / year	$76,400 / year	$82,050 / year	$87,700 / year	$93,350 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Spencer Towers

Does Spencer Towers have a waiting list?

Spencer Towers has a waiting list. See above for waiting list details.

Are rents subsidized at Spencer Towers?

We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.

In addition to Spencer Towers, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Rock Island?

In addition to Spencer Towers, we list 21 other affordable properties in Rock Island. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 1772 affordable units in Rock Island.