Affordable & Low-Income Housing in San Juan, PR 00921
10 affordable buildings in 00921 · 55 more within 4 mi
San Juan, PR 00921 has 10 income-restricted buildings: 6 public housing and 4 Section 8. 55 more are listed within 4 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 00921
Villa Espana
1 Res Villa Espana, San Juan, PR 00921
500 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 17 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Vista Hermosa
1000 Ave San Patricio Apt 148, San Juan, PR 00921
310 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 11 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Vista Hermosa
1000 Ave San Patricio Apt 611, San Juan, PR 00921
300 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 9 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Vista Hermosa
1000 Ave San Patricio Apt 311, San Juan, PR 00921
284 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Las Americas Park I Apartments
Jesus T Pineiro Avenue, San Juan, PR 00921
266 units · 54 income-restricted · 2–3 BR
Las Americas Park II Apartments
Jesus T. Pineiro Avenue, San Juan, PR 00921
266 units · 37 income-restricted · 2–3 BR
El Manantial
500 Calle 3 Final Apt 17, San Juan, PR 00921
200 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Santa Elena
900 Ave San Patricio, San Juan, PR 00921
167 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
No buildings in 00921 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 55 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Ciudad Lumen
Blvd Martinez Nadal Train St-2, San Juan, PR 00920
1 mi away
140 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
San Fernando
1 Res San Fernando Apt 121, San Juan, PR 00927
1.2 mi away
334 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 5 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Alejandrino
2015 Carr 177 Apt 193, Guaynabo, PR 00969
1.7 mi away
293 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 9 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Villa Venecia
PR Road 20 Martinez Nadal Highway, Guaynabo, PR 00966
1.8 mi away
360 units · 273 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Rafael Martinez Nadal
62 Carr 20 Apt 1, Guaynabo, PR 00966
1.8 mi away
92 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 29 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Nemesio R Canales
39 Res Nmsio Canales Apt 709, San Juan, PR 00918
1.9 mi away
544 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 22 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Egida La Merced Elderly Rental Housing
370 Ave Domenech, San Juan, PR 00918
2 mi away
89 units · Studio–3 BR
Villa Asociado Jenaro Cortes Housing FTE
474 Cuevas Bustamante St, San Juan, PR 00918
2 mi away
98 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
La Egida Del Perpetuo Socorro
3 Calle Amapola, San Juan, PR 00927
2.1 mi away
66 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Ciudad del Retiro Housing
6th and 13th Streets, N.E., San Juan, PR 00920
2.1 mi away
92 units · 67 income-restricted · Studio–1 BR
Nemesio R Canales
15 Res Nmsio Canales Apt 277, San Juan, PR 00918
2.2 mi away
582 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 11 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Beatriz La Salle
16 Calle Rvdo Domingo Apt 2A, San Juan, PR 00925
2.3 mi away
100 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 3 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Most residents are 62 or older
Colegio De Ingenieros
State Road 20 Km.3 Hm.9 Marginal, Guaynabo, PR 00969
2.3 mi away
101 units · 84 income-restricted · Studio
Villas Del Mabo
551 Carr 199 Apt 37, Guaynabo, PR 00969
2.3 mi away
204 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 100 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
La Rosaleda
1 Res La Rosaleda Apt 73, Guaynabo, PR 00969
2.3 mi away
135 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration
- Residents waited about 7 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
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Rents and income limits in 00921
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $710/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $28,400/yr
- Renters in 00921 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 53%
Income limits (2026)
San Juan-Guaynabo, PR area · median family income $41,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14,500 | $14,500 | $23,200 |
| 2 | $16,600 | $16,600 | $26,500 |
| 3 | $18,650 | $18,650 | $29,800 |
| 4 | $20,700 | $20,700 | $33,100 |
| 5 | $22,400 | $22,400 | $35,750 |
| 6 | $24,050 | $24,050 | $38,400 |
| 7 | $25,700 | $25,700 | $41,050 |
| 8 | $27,350 | $27,350 | $43,700 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns. Here HUD sets the extremely low limit equal to the very low limit, because of how it is calculated for low-income areas.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 00921 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $600 | $592 |
| 1 bedroom | $610 | $604 |
| 2 bedrooms | $710 | $706 |
| 3 bedrooms | $930 | $920 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,120 | $1,117 |
Wider area = San Juan-Guaynabo, PR. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $600 (00925) to $1,060 (00969).
Census figures for 00921 (2020–2024 average): median rent $584. Median household income $23,598. 55% of homes are rented. 53% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 30% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 00921's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 00921Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in San Juan, PR 00921?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in San Juan, PR 00921, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in San Juan, PR 00921 have openings?
These lists for San Juan, PR 00921 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in San Juan, PR 00921?
Use the phone number on each building card in San Juan, PR 00921. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in San Juan, PR 00921?
In San Juan, PR 00921, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 00921?
This directory lists 10 income-restricted buildings in San Juan, PR 00921. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 00921?
Yes — this page also lists 55 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near San Juan, PR 00921 (within about 4 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in San Juan, PR 00921?
Most income-restricted buildings in San Juan, PR 00921 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $14,500, and $20,700 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($23,200 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in San Juan, PR 00921?
For many programs in San Juan, PR 00921, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $14,500 a year for 1 person and $20,700 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $23,200 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in San Juan, PR 00921?
There is no single waiting list for San Juan, PR 00921. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in San Juan, PR 00921?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists public housing, project-based Section 8 in San Juan, PR 00921. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in San Juan, PR 00921?
In public housing and most Section 8 in San Juan, PR 00921, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near San Juan, PR 00921 is $710 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in San Juan, PR 00921?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in San Juan, PR 00921. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in San Juan, PR 00921?
This page may still list buildings in San Juan, PR 00921 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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