Mayor Warden Apts Public Housing Rensselaer, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mayor Warden Apts is a Public Housing community in Rensselaer, NY with 146 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $586/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
146
total units
92%
occupancy
$586
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1511 1st St, Rensselaer, NY 12144 Map → |
| Average household income | $29,478/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,390/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 85% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Mayor Warden Apts
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 1511 1st St, Rensselaer; 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 (~$586/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rensselaer
- Van Rensselaer Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
- Renwyck Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- St Anthony On-the-hudson LIHTCPB Section 8
- Branson Manor Sr Apts PB Section 8
- Greenbush Village Apartments §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Housing Authority LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 1.7 km |
| Skyline Garden Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 1.7 km |
| Skyline Gardens Apartments - 5210 PB Section 8 | Albany | 1.7 km |
| Robert Whalen Homes Public Housing | Albany | 1.7 km |
| Ida Yarbrough Homes Redevelopment - Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Albany | 1.7 km |
| Cohoes Falls Apartments PB Section 8 | Albany | 1.7 km |
| South Mall Towers LIHTC | Albany | 2 km |
| Dudley Park Apts LIHTC | Albany | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rensselaer
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mayor Warden Apts 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 Mayor Warden Apts?
Residents report average rents near $586/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 Mayor Warden Apts?
Contact the management office at 1511 1st St in Rensselaer. 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.