Mill River Gardens Public Housing Oceanside, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mill River Gardens is a Public Housing community in Oceanside, NY with 106 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $581/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 101 months.
106
total units
90%
occupancy
$581
avg resident rent
101 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2900 Rockaway Ave Apt 1A, Oceanside, NY 11572 Map → |
| Average household income | $25,136/yr |
| Average personal income | $22,960/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mill River Gardens
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 2900 Rockaway Ave Apt 1A, Oceanside; 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 (~$581/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Oceanside
- Pine Town Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Bishop Kellenberg Gardens PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville Manor Public Housing | Rockville Centre | 2 km |
| Mill River Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockville Centre | 2.2 km |
| Rockville Mill River, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockville Centre | 2.2 km |
| Rockville Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Rockville Centre | 2.2 km |
| Halandia Court PB Section 8 | Rockville Centre | 3.3 km |
| Abbey Manor Special Needs Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Island Park | 3.3 km |
| Baldwin Senior Citizens PB Section 8 | Baldwin | 3.4 km |
| Island Park Sr Citizen Housing PB Section 8 | Island Park | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Oceanside
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mill River Gardens 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 Mill River Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $581/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 Mill River Gardens?
Contact the management office at 2900 Rockaway Ave Apt 1A in Oceanside. 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.