Walnut Grove Public Housing Las Cruces, NM
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Walnut Grove is a Public Housing community in Las Cruces, NM with 248 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $342/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
248
total units
94%
occupancy
$342
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1102 E Mulberry Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,091/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,894/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 53% |
How to apply at Walnut Grove
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 1102 E Mulberry Ave, Las Cruces; 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 (~$342/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Las Cruces
- Desert Palms LIHTC
- Montana Senior Village Ii LIHTC
- Stone Mountain Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Montana Meadows Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Vista Montana LIHTC
- Mira Vista Villas LIHTC
- Dona Ana I Apartments PB Section 8
- Four Hills Apts LIHTC
- Los Altos Villas LIHTCPB Section 8
- Robledo Ridge LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dona Ana Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | Las Cruces | 0.8 km |
| Mesquite Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Las Cruces | 0.8 km |
| Chaparral Senior Housing §202 Senior | Las Cruces | 2.8 km |
| Casa de Corazones §811 | Las Cruces | 2.8 km |
| Burley Court PB Section 8 | Las Cruces | 3.4 km |
| Montana Senior Village I LIHTC | Las Cruces | 4.4 km |
| St. Genevieve's Village §202 Senior | Las Cruces | 4.4 km |
| Highland Park Apartments PB Section 8 | Las Cruces | 5.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Las Cruces
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove?
Residents report average rents near $342/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 Walnut Grove?
Contact the management office at 1102 E Mulberry Ave in Las Cruces. 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.