Villa Esperanza Public Housing San Juan, PR
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Villa Esperanza is a Public Housing community in San Juan, PR with 300 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $158/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
300
total units
96%
occupancy
$158
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1882 Ave Emiliano Pol Apt 119, San Juan, PR Map → |
| Average household income | $7,358/yr |
| Average personal income | $3,452/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Villa Esperanza
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 1882 Ave Emiliano Pol Apt 119, San Juan; 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 (~$158/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alejandrino Public Housing | Guaynabo | 1.4 km |
| La Rosaleda Public Housing | Guaynabo | 2 km |
| Alturas de Cupey Public Housing | San Juan | 2.5 km |
| Villas Del Mabo Public Housing | Guaynabo | 2.5 km |
| Brisas de Cupey Public Housing | San Juan | 2.5 km |
| Alturas Del Senorial PB Section 8 | San Juan | 2.5 km |
| El Manantial Public Housing | San Juan | 2.8 km |
| Los Laureles Public Housing | San Juan | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Villa Esperanza 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 Villa Esperanza?
Residents report average rents near $158/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 Villa Esperanza?
Contact the management office at 1882 Ave Emiliano Pol Apt 119 in San Juan. 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.