Riverbend Apartments PB Section 8 Cranston, RI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverbend Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cranston, RI with 115 units reporting 129% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $577/month on average.
115
total units
129%
occupancy
$577
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 575 Dyer Ave, Cranston, RI Map → |
| Average household income | $24,272/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,177/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 34% |
How to apply at Riverbend Apartments
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 575 Dyer Ave, Cranston; 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 (~$577/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Cranston
- Scituate Vista PB Section 8
- Knightsville Manor Public Housing
- Arlington Manor Public Housing
- Randall Manor Public Housing
- Meshanticut Vista PB Section 8
- Harris House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Harris House PB Section 8
- D'evan Manor PB Section 8
- Hall Manor Public Housing
- 315 Park Avenue PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marvin Gardens I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2 km |
| Manton Heights Public Housing | Providence | 2.2 km |
| Hartford Park Public Housing | Providence | 2.4 km |
| Wiggin Village Apartments PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.8 km |
| Parenti Villa Public Housing | Providence | 2.8 km |
| Cherry Briggs LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.8 km |
| Valley Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Providence | 2.8 km |
| Three Sisters Valley Apartments PB Section 8 | Providence | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverbend Apartments 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 Riverbend Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $577/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 Riverbend Apartments?
Contact the management office at 575 Dyer Ave in Cranston. 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.