La Meseta Public Housing Arecibo, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
La Meseta is a Public Housing community in Arecibo, PR with 300 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $97/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 8 months.
300
total units
98%
occupancy
$97
avg resident rent
8 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 197 Res Las Mesetas, Arecibo, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $4,104/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,244/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 19% |
How to apply at La Meseta
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 197 Res Las Mesetas, Arecibo; 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 (~$97/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Arecibo
- Ext Manuel Zeno Gandia Public Housing
- Trina Padilla de Sanz Public Housing
- Ramon Marin Sola Public Housing
- La Meseta Public Housing 1 LIHTCPB Section 8
- Antonio Marquez Arbona Public Housing
- Trina Padilla Public Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bella Vista Public Housing
- Arecibo Senior Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Vistas Del Mar Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hogar San Pablo §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Los Santos Ii Public Housing | Arecibo | 1.4 km |
| Agustin Ruiz Miranda Public Housing | Hatillo | 2.4 km |
| Padre Jose D. Boyd Housing for the PB Section 8 | Arecibo | 3.7 km |
| Adolfo Martinez Apartments PB Section 8 | Arecibo | 4.2 km |
| Hatillo Housing PB Section 8 | Hatillo | 5.6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Arecibo
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does La Meseta 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 La Meseta?
Residents report average rents near $97/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 La Meseta?
Contact the management office at 197 Res Las Mesetas in Arecibo. 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.