Parkside Apts West PB Section 8 Lawrence, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Parkside Apts West is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Lawrence, MA with 98 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $551/month on average.
98
total units
86%
occupancy
$551
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 372 Elm St, Lawrence, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $22,349/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,792/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Parkside Apts West
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 372 Elm St, Lawrence; 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 (~$551/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Lawrence
- Lawrence Public Housing
- Merrimack Courts Public Housing
- Beacon Court Public Housing
- Essex Towers PB Section 8
- Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8
- Museum Square LIHTC
- Elm Street Public Housing
- Sycamore Village Lp LIHTC
- St Alfio's Villa PB Section 8
- Valebrook Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Common LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Mi Residential Community I PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Lawrence Ymca Sro LIHTC | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Amesbury Gardens PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 0.8 km |
| Rita Hall Apartments PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.1 km |
| Arlington Park PB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
| Trinity Marriner LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
| Malden Mills Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lawrence | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Parkside Apts West 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 Parkside Apts West?
Residents report average rents near $551/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 Parkside Apts West?
Contact the management office at 372 Elm St in Lawrence. 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.