Diamond Spring Gardens PB Section 8 Lawrence, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Diamond Spring Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lawrence, MA with 96 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $388/month on average.
96
total units
99%
occupancy
$388
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Beacon Ave, Lawrence, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,192/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,527/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Diamond Spring Gardens
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 1 Beacon Ave, Lawrence; 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 (~$388/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lawrence
- Lawrence Public Housing
- Merrimack Courts Public Housing
- Beacon Court Public Housing
- Essex Towers PB Section 8
- Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8
- Museum Square LIHTC
- Elm Street Public Housing
- Sycamore Village Lp LIHTC
- St Alfio's Villa PB Section 8
- Valebrook Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Riverview Commons LIHTC | Andover | 1.7 km |
| Parkside Apts West PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 2.2 km |
| Malden Mills Phase Ii LIHTC | Lawrence | 2.2 km |
| Blakeley Building LIHTC | Lawrence | 2.2 km |
| The Blakeley LIHTC | Lawrence | 2.2 km |
| Heritage Common LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 2.4 km |
| Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Diamond Spring Gardens 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 Diamond Spring Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $388/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 Diamond Spring Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1 Beacon Ave in Lawrence. 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.