Branson Manor Sr Apts PB Section 8 Rensselaer, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Branson Manor Sr Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rensselaer, NY with 49 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $473/month on average.
49
total units
98%
occupancy
$473
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 Grandview Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,500/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,500/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Branson Manor Sr Apts
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 3 Grandview Dr, Rensselaer; 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 (~$473/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rensselaer
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- Van Rensselaer Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
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- Greenbush Village Apartments §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Mall Towers LIHTC | Albany | 4.2 km |
| Waldorf Residence LIHTC | Albany | 4.2 km |
| Albany Housing Authority LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 4.3 km |
| Skyline Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 4.3 km |
| Historic Pastures Mansions PB Section 8 | Albany | 4.3 km |
| Skyline Gardens Apartments - 5210 PB Section 8 | Albany | 4.3 km |
| Robert Whalen Homes Public Housing | Albany | 4.3 km |
| Ida Yarbrough Homes Redevelopment - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Branson Manor Sr Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Branson Manor Sr Apts?
Residents report average rents near $473/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 Branson Manor Sr Apts?
Contact the management office at 3 Grandview Dr in Rensselaer. 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.