Centennial Island Apartments PB Section 8 Lowell, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Centennial Island Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lowell, MA with 117 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $469/month on average.
117
total units
97%
occupancy
$469
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 576 Lawrence St, Lowell, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,795/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,107/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 85% |
How to apply at Centennial Island Apartments
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 576 Lawrence St, 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 (~$469/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Belvidere Housing PB Section 8 | Lowell | 1.1 km |
| Massachusetts Mills 3 LIHTC | Lowell | 1.1 km |
| Mazur Park Apartments PB Section 8 | Lowell | 1.1 km |
| Chestnut Square Apt LIHTC | Lowell | 1.1 km |
| 201 Canal LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lowel | 1.4 km |
| Townhouse of Lowell PB Section 8 | Lowell | 1.4 km |
| Appleton Mills Redevelopment 1a LIHTC | Lowell | 1.4 km |
| Lowell Sun / Father John's Medicine PB Section 8 | Lowell | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Centennial Island Apartments 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 Centennial Island Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $469/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 Centennial Island Apartments?
Contact the management office at 576 Lawrence St 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.