El Manantial Public Housing San Juan, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
El Manantial is a Public Housing community in San Juan, PR with 200 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $149/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
200
total units
99%
occupancy
$149
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Calle 3 Final Apt 17, San Juan, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $7,322/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,451/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 8% |
How to apply at El Manantial
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 500 Calle 3 Final Apt 17, San Juan; 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 (~$149/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Rosaleda Public Housing | Guaynabo | 1.1 km |
| San Fernando Public Housing | San Juan | 1.4 km |
| Vista Hermosa Public Housing | San Juan | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does El Manantial have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at El Manantial?
Residents report average rents near $149/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 El Manantial?
Contact the management office at 500 Calle 3 Final Apt 17 in San Juan. 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.