Arlington Manor Public Housing Cranston, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Arlington Manor is a Public Housing community in Cranston, RI with 171 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $431/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
171
total units
97%
occupancy
$431
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 Birch St Apt 311, Cranston, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $17,894/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,079/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 94% |
How to apply at Arlington Manor
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 50 Birch St Apt 311, Cranston; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$431/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Cranston
- Scituate Vista PB Section 8
- Knightsville Manor Public Housing
- Randall Manor Public Housing
- Meshanticut Vista PB Section 8
- Harris House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Harris House PB Section 8
- D'evan Manor PB Section 8
- Riverbend Apartments PB Section 8
- Hall Manor Public Housing
- 315 Park Avenue PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.4 km |
| Wiggin Village Apartments PB Section 8 | Providence | 2 km |
| Cherry Briggs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2 km |
| Hartford Park Public Housing | Providence | 2.2 km |
| Manton Heights Public Housing | Providence | 2.4 km |
| Parenti Villa Public Housing | Providence | 2.4 km |
| Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.4 km |
| Three Sisters Valley Apartments PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cranston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Arlington Manor have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Arlington Manor?
Residents report average rents near $431/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Arlington Manor?
Contact the management office at 50 Birch St Apt 311 in Cranston. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.