Marvin Gardens I PB Section 8 Providence, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Marvin Gardens I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Providence, RI with 121 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $366/month on average.
121
total units
98%
occupancy
$366
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 Oak St, Providence, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $15,192/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,235/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 89% |
How to apply at Marvin Gardens I
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 141 Oak St, Providence; 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 (~$366/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Providence
- Hartford Park Public Housing
- Codding Court Public Housing
- Chad Brown Public Housing
- Manton Heights Public Housing
- Dexter Manor Public Housing
- Wiggin Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Lockwood Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8
- Dominica Manor Public Housing
- Charles Place PB Section 8
- Charles Place LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Briggs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.4 km |
| Travelers Aid Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 1.7 km |
| Saint Elizabeth Place PB Section 8 | Providence | 1.7 km |
| Carroll Tower Public Housing | Providence | 2 km |
| Barbara Jordan I PB Section 8 | Providence | 2 km |
| Hillcrest Village PB Section 8 | Providence | 2 km |
| Hillcrest Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2 km |
| Arlington Manor Public Housing | Cranston | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Providence
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Marvin Gardens I have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Marvin Gardens I?
Residents report average rents near $366/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 Marvin Gardens I?
Contact the management office at 141 Oak St in Providence. 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.