John Curran Apartments Public Housing Worcester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
John Curran Apartments is a Public Housing community in Worcester, MA with 50 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $406/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 6 months.
50
total units
96%
occupancy
$406
avg resident rent
6 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 Providence St, Worcester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $18,003/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,305/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at John Curran Apartments
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 201 Providence St, Worcester; 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 (~$406/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Place Public Housing | Worcester | 1.4 km |
| Mt Carmel Apartments PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.2 km |
| Emanuel Senior Housing PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.4 km |
| Chevalier LIHTC | Worcester | 2.4 km |
| Central Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.4 km |
| Wellington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Wellington 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.8 km |
| Wellington House PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does John Curran Apartments 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 John Curran Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $406/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 John Curran Apartments?
Contact the management office at 201 Providence St in Worcester. 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.