Laprise Village Public Housing Medford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Laprise Village is a Public Housing community in Medford, MA with 141 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $1,080/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 22 months.
141
total units
93%
occupancy
$1,080
avg resident rent
22 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 87 Rockwell Ave, Medford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $45,684/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,297/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
How to apply at Laprise Village
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 87 Rockwell Ave, Medford; 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 (~$1,080/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Medford
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- Riverside Towers PB Section 8
- Weldon Manor Public Housing
- Water Street Apartments PB Section 8
- Wolcott Street 81 §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic View Apt Public Housing | Somerville | 1.1 km |
| Pearl Street Public Housing | Malden | 1.4 km |
| Pleasant St Public Housing | Malden | 2.2 km |
| B F Faulkner Tower PB Section 8 | Somerville | 2.2 km |
| Heritage 195 Pleasant St LIHTC | Malden | 2.8 km |
| Pleasant Plaza LIHTC | Malden | 2.8 km |
| Mountain Ave Public Housing | Malden | 2.8 km |
| Clarendon Hill Towers LIHTC | Somerville | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Medford
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Laprise Village 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 Laprise Village?
Residents report average rents near $1,080/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 Laprise Village?
Contact the management office at 87 Rockwell Ave in Medford. 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.