Elm Street Public Housing Lawrence, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Elm Street is a Public Housing community in Lawrence, MA with 174 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $394/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 93 months.
174
total units
100%
occupancy
$394
avg resident rent
93 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 353 Elm St, Lawrence, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,306/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,641/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Elm Street
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 353 Elm St, 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 (~$394/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
- Sycamore Village Lp LIHTC
- St Alfio's Villa PB Section 8
- Valebrook Apartments PB Section 8
- Heritage Common LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Lawrence Ymca Sro LIHTC | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Amesbury Gardens PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Rita Hall Apartments PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.1 km |
| Arlington Park PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
| Trinity Marriner LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
| Malden Mills Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
| Nevins Manor §202 Senior | Methuen | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Lawrence
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Elm Street 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 Elm Street?
Residents report average rents near $394/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 Elm Street?
Contact the management office at 353 Elm St 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.