Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cranston, RI
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cranston with roughly 1,712 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $355 to $1,094 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Cranston
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cranston
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scituate Vista PB Section 8 | 230 | $481 | — |
| Knightsville Manor Public Housing | 186 | $432 | 14 mo |
| Arlington Manor Public Housing | 171 | $431 | 14 mo |
| Randall Manor Public Housing | 151 | $471 | 14 mo |
| Meshanticut Vista PB Section 8 | 139 | $580 | — |
| Harris House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 133 | — | — |
| Harris House PB Section 8 | 132 | $355 | — |
| D'evan Manor PB Section 8 | 124 | $393 | — |
| Riverbend Apartments PB Section 8 | 115 | $577 | — |
| Hall Manor Public Housing | 79 | $434 | 13 mo |
| 315 Park Avenue PB Section 8 | 71 | $394 | — |
| 315 Park Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| Presidential Place §202 Senior | 50 | $380 | — |
| Cranston Commons East LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Cranston Ha Public Housing | 15 | $1,094 | 1 mo |
| Wentworth Apartments §811 | 15 | $459 | — |
| New Life Estates §811 | 8 | — | — |
| D'evan Manor PB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cranston (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scituate Vista PB Section 8 | 230 | $481 | — |
| Meshanticut Vista PB Section 8 | 139 | $580 | — |
| Harris House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 133 | — | — |
| Harris House PB Section 8 | 132 | $355 | — |
| D'evan Manor PB Section 8 | 124 | $393 | — |
| Riverbend Apartments PB Section 8 | 115 | $577 | — |
| 315 Park Avenue PB Section 8 | 71 | $394 | — |
| 315 Park Avenue LIHTCPB Section 8 | 71 | — | — |
| D'evan Manor PB Section 8 | 3 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Cranston
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsville Manor Public Housing | 186 | $432 | 14 mo |
| Arlington Manor Public Housing | 171 | $431 | 14 mo |
| Randall Manor Public Housing | 151 | $471 | 14 mo |
| Hall Manor Public Housing | 79 | $434 | 13 mo |
| Cranston Ha Public Housing | 15 | $1,094 | 1 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cranston
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston Commons East LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Providence County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Providence County: studio $1,318, 1-BR $1,402, 2-BR $1,729, 3-BR $2,087, 4-BR $2,480.
Full FMR table for Providence County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cranston
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Central Falls, RI
- Cumberland, RI
- East Providence, RI
- Harrisville, RI
- Johnston, RI
- Lincoln, RI
- North Providence, RI
- North Smithfield, RI
- Pascoag, RI
- Pawtucket, RI
- Providence, RI
- Riverside, RI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.