Knightsville Manor Public Housing Cranston, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Knightsville Manor is a Public Housing community in Cranston, RI with 186 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $432/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.
186
total units
95%
occupancy
$432
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 Briggs St Apt 411, Cranston, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $18,598/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,137/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 97% |
How to apply at Knightsville Manor
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 85 Briggs St Apt 411, Cranston; 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 (~$432/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Cranston
- Scituate Vista PB Section 8
- Arlington Manor Public Housing
- Randall Manor Public Housing
- Meshanticut Vista PB Section 8
- Harris House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Harris House PB Section 8
- D'evan Manor PB Section 8
- Riverbend Apartments PB Section 8
- Hall Manor Public Housing
- 315 Park Avenue PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aime J Forand Housing Public Housing | Johnston | 2 km |
| Simmons Village I PB Section 8 | Johnston | 3.4 km |
| Simmons Village Iii PB Section 8 | Johnston | 3.4 km |
| Simmons Village Ii PB Section 8 | Johnston | 3.4 km |
| Marvin Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 4.2 km |
| Huntington Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 4.2 km |
| Kilmartin Plaza Public Housing | Providence | 4.2 km |
| Huntington Towers PB Section 8 | Providence | 4.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Cranston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Knightsville Manor 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 Knightsville Manor?
Residents report average rents near $432/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 Knightsville Manor?
Contact the management office at 85 Briggs St Apt 411 in Cranston. 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.