Rockville Manor Public Housing Rockville Centre, NY
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rockville Manor is a Public Housing community in Rockville Centre, NY with 50 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $495/month on average.
50
total units
96%
occupancy
$495
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 579 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,883/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,539/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Rockville Manor
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 579 Merrick Rd, Rockville Centre; 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 (~$495/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Rockville Centre
- Mill River Residences LIHTCPB Section 8
- Rockville Mill River, Lp LIHTCPB Section 8
- Halandia Court PB Section 8
- Rockville Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Kellenberg Gardens PB Section 8 | Oceanside | 0.8 km |
| Pine Town Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Oceanside | 1.4 km |
| Baldwin Senior Citizens PB Section 8 | Baldwin | 2 km |
| Mill River Gardens Public Housing | Oceanside | 2 km |
| Nassau Ahrc Development 2005 §811 | North Baldwin | 2.4 km |
| Bergen Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Freeport | 3.4 km |
| 206 Smith Aka the Smith at Freeport LIHTCPB Section 8 | Freeport | 3.4 km |
| Peternana Terrace PB Section 8 | Freeport | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Rockville Centre
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rockville Manor 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 Rockville Manor?
Residents report average rents near $495/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 Rockville Manor?
Contact the management office at 579 Merrick Rd in Rockville Centre. 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.