Artesia Public Housing Artesia, NM
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Artesia is a Public Housing community in Artesia, NM with 138 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $352/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
138
total units
78%
occupancy
$352
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 618 N 7th St, Artesia, NM 88210 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,341/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,003/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 39% |
How to apply at Artesia
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 618 N 7th St, Artesia; 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 (~$352/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Artesia
- Abo PB Section 8
- Artesia Properties LIHTC
- Roselawn Apartments §202 Senior
← All subsidized housing in Artesia
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Artesia 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 Artesia?
Residents report average rents near $352/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 Artesia?
Contact the management office at 618 N 7th St in Artesia. 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.