Bruyere Gardens §202 Senior Lowell, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bruyere Gardens is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Lowell, MA with 22 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $663/month on average.
22
total units
100%
occupancy
$663
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 979 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $29,809/yr |
| Average personal income | $28,513/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 45% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Bruyere Gardens
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 979 Varnum Ave, Lowell; 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 (~$663/mo average here).
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- City View Towers Public Housing
- River Place Towers LIHTC
- South Common Village Public Housing
- Westminster Village Arms PB Section 8
- New Lowell North Canal Apts LIHTC
- North Canal Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Market Mill PB Section 8
- Highland Parkway Public Housing
- North Canal Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bruyere Gardens Phase 2 §202 Senior | Lowell | 0.8 km |
| Princeton Village LIHTC | Lowell | 1.4 km |
| Redwood Terrace LIHTC | Lowell | 1.4 km |
| Choice Centre LIHTC | North Chelmsford | 1.7 km |
| Raymond J Lord Manor PB Section 8 | Lowell | 3.5 km |
| Hanson Glen Apartments / Dracut H.a PB Section 8 | Dracut | 3.7 km |
| Whitman Woods I LIHTC | Tyngsborough | 4 km |
| Liberty Square Apts LIHTC | Lowell | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bruyere Gardens have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Bruyere Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $663/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 Bruyere Gardens?
Contact the management office at 979 Varnum Ave in Lowell. 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.