Fifth & Fruit Public Housing Albuquerque, NM
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fifth & Fruit is a Public Housing community in Albuquerque, NM with 224 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $387/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 53 months.
224
total units
94%
occupancy
$387
avg resident rent
53 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 9109 Copper Ave NE Apt 29, Albuquerque, NM 87123 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,472/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,931/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 25% |
How to apply at Fifth & Fruit
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 9109 Copper Ave NE Apt 29, Albuquerque; 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 (~$387/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Villa de San Felipe LIHTC | Albuquerque | 0.8 km |
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| Encino Terrace PB Section 8 | Albuquerque | 2 km |
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| Mountain View Iii Apartments PB Section 8 | Albuquerque | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fifth & Fruit 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 Fifth & Fruit?
Residents report average rents near $387/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 Fifth & Fruit?
Contact the management office at 9109 Copper Ave NE Apt 29 in Albuquerque. 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.