Sunset Gardens-60th St Nw Public Housing Albuquerque, NM
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sunset Gardens-60th St Nw is a Public Housing community in Albuquerque, NM with 103 units reporting 70% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $357/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 48 months.
103
total units
70%
occupancy
$357
avg resident rent
48 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 5601 Gibson Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,965/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,162/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Sunset Gardens-60th St Nw
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 5601 Gibson Blvd SE, Albuquerque; 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 (~$357/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sunset Gardens-60th St Nw 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 Sunset Gardens-60th St Nw?
Residents report average rents near $357/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 Sunset Gardens-60th St Nw?
Contact the management office at 5601 Gibson Blvd SE in Albuquerque. 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.