Villas Esperanza - Lafayette Square PB Section 8 Albuquerque, NM
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Villas Esperanza - Lafayette Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Albuquerque, NM with 75 units reporting 76% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $263/month on average.
75
total units
76%
occupancy
$263
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3901 Lafayette Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,297/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,239/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Villas Esperanza - Lafayette Square
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 3901 Lafayette Dr NE, 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 (~$263/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Square LIHTC | Albuquerque | 1.1 km |
| Albuquerque §202 Senior | Albuquerque | 1.1 km |
| Sandpiper Apts LIHTC | Albuquerque | 1.4 km |
| Aztec Village LIHTC | Albuquerque | 1.4 km |
| Casa Bonita Apts LIHTC | Albuquerque | 1.4 km |
| Lifesyle Apts Phase I LIHTC | Albuquerque | 2.4 km |
| Brooks Apts LIHTC | Albuquerque | 2.8 km |
| Ironwood Court LIHTC | Albuquerque | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Villas Esperanza - Lafayette Square 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 Villas Esperanza - Lafayette Square?
Residents report average rents near $263/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 Villas Esperanza - Lafayette Square?
Contact the management office at 3901 Lafayette Dr NE 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.