Las Margaritas Public Housing San Juan, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Las Margaritas is a Public Housing community in San Juan, PR with 231 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $132/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 22 months.
231
total units
86%
occupancy
$132
avg resident rent
22 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Res Las Margaritas Apt 728, San Juan, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $5,917/yr |
| Average personal income | $2,712/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Las Margaritas
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 1 Res Las Margaritas Apt 728, San Juan; 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 (~$132/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Las Casas Public Housing | San Juan | 1.1 km |
| Ext Manuel a Perez Public Housing | San Juan | 1.4 km |
| Central Park Apartments of San Juan PB Section 8 | San Juan | 1.4 km |
| Las Dalias Public Housing | San Juan | 1.4 km |
| Ernesto Ramos Antonini Public Housing | San Juan | 2.8 km |
| Mirador Las Casas Apartments PB Section 8 | San Juan | 2.8 km |
| Leopoldo Figueroa Public Housing | San Juan | 3.3 km |
| Parque de Los Monacillos Apartments PB Section 8 | San Juan | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Las Margaritas 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 Las Margaritas?
Residents report average rents near $132/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 Las Margaritas?
Contact the management office at 1 Res Las Margaritas Apt 728 in San Juan. 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.