Upsala Elder Apartments §202 Senior Worcester, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Upsala Elder Apartments is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Worcester, MA with 49 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $436/month on average.
49
total units
98%
occupancy
$436
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 Upsala St, Worcester, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $18,294/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,600/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Upsala Elder Apartments
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 36 Upsala St, Worcester; 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 (~$436/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Place Public Housing | Worcester | 1.1 km |
| Worcester Loomworks - Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 2 km |
| Worcester Loomworks Phase 2 LIHTC | Worcester | 2 km |
| Emanuel Senior Housing PB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.2 km |
| Chevalier LIHTC | Worcester | 2.2 km |
| Central Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.2 km |
| Wellington LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.4 km |
| Wellington 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Worcester | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Upsala Elder Apartments have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Upsala Elder Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $436/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 Upsala Elder Apartments?
Contact the management office at 36 Upsala St in Worcester. 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.