De Diego Apartments PB Section 8 Rio Piedras, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
De Diego Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Rio Piedras, PR with 198 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $268/month on average.
198
total units
96%
occupancy
$268
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 575 Calle De Diego, Rio Piedras, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $12,301/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,411/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 45% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 66% |
How to apply at De Diego 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 575 Calle De Diego, Rio Piedras; 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 (~$268/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Comunidad Del Retiro PB Section 8 | San Juan | 0.8 km |
| Colinas de San Juan PB Section 8 | San Juan | 0.8 km |
| Jardines Selles Public Housing | San Juan | 0.8 km |
| Leopoldo Figueroa Public Housing | San Juan | 0.8 km |
| Manuel a Perez Public Housing | San Juan | 1.1 km |
| Jardines Del Paraiso Public Housing | San Juan | 1.1 km |
| Ernesto Ramos Antonini Public Housing | San Juan | 1.4 km |
| Ernesto Ramos Antonini Public Housing | San Juan | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rio Piedras
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does De Diego 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 De Diego Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $268/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 De Diego Apartments?
Contact the management office at 575 Calle De Diego in Rio Piedras. 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.