Marlborough Crossing Public Housing East Greenwich, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marlborough Crossing is a Public Housing community in East Greenwich, RI with 28 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $702/month on average.
28
total units
96%
occupancy
$702
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 146 1st Ave, East Greenwich, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $28,908/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,292/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
How to apply at Marlborough Crossing
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 146 1st Ave, East Greenwich; 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 (~$702/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in East Greenwich
- Shoreside Apartments PB Section 8
- Trafalgar East Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brookside Terrace I LIHTC
- Regal Court LIHTCPB Section 8
- Brookside Terrace Phase I §811 PRA
- Brookside Terrace Phase Ii §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sparrows Point Iii PB Section 8 | Warwick | 3.7 km |
| Sparrows Point I PB Section 8 | Warwick | 3.7 km |
| Sparrows Point Ii PB Section 8 | Warwick | 3.7 km |
| Hardig Brook Village PB Section 8 | Warwick | 4.5 km |
| Hardig Brook Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Warwick | 4.5 km |
| Thomas Wilbur Homestead, Inc. §811 | Warwick | 4.5 km |
| West Shore Terrace Public Housing | Warwick | 5.1 km |
| Elms LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Warwick | 5.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Greenwich
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marlborough Crossing 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 Marlborough Crossing?
Residents report average rents near $702/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 Marlborough Crossing?
Contact the management office at 146 1st Ave in East Greenwich. 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.