Northwood Square Apartments Public Housing Auburn, WA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Northwood Square Apartments is a Public Housing community in Auburn, WA with 24 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $382/month on average.
24
total units
92%
occupancy
$382
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 529 8th St NE, Auburn, WA 98002 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,058/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,325/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 14% |
How to apply at Northwood Square Apartments
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 529 8th St NE, Auburn; 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 (~$382/mo average here).
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- Auburn Court Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Villas at Auburn, the LIHTC
- Promenade Apartments LIHTC
- Watermark Apartments LIHTC
- Legacy Plaza Senior Living LIHTC
- Estates at Hillside Gardens, the LIHTC
- Wayland Arms Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colonial Village LIHTC | Auburn | 1.1 km |
| White River Garden LIHTCPB Section 8 | Auburn | 1.4 km |
| Buena Vista Apartments PB Section 8 | Auburn | 1.4 km |
| Ames Apartments PB Section 8 | Auburn | 1.4 km |
| Thompson Homes LIHTC | Auburn | 1.4 km |
| Valley Park East + West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Auburn | 2.4 km |
| Green River Homes LIHTC | Auburn | 2.4 km |
| Plaza Seventeen Ii Public Housing | Auburn | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Northwood Square Apartments 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 Northwood Square Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $382/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 Northwood Square Apartments?
Contact the management office at 529 8th St NE in Auburn. 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.