Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico
San Juan Municipio has a HUD fair market rent of $706 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $611 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $13.58 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $706
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 10% more than in Puerto Rico
- Typical rent
- $611
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 6% more than in Puerto Rico
- Wage needed
- $13.58
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $28,240 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 5% more than in Puerto Rico
Only here
Renting in San Juan Municipio: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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San Juan Municipio has the 2nd lowest homeownership rate of the 78 municipios in Puerto Rico (53%).
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23% of households in San Juan Municipio have no internet at home, against 17% in Puerto Rico.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in San Juan Municipio. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $592 | $11.38 | $23,680 |
| 1 bedroom | $604 | $11.62 | $24,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $706 | $13.58 | $28,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $920 | $17.69 | $36,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,117 | $21.48 | $44,680 |
HUD area: San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 18 ZIP codes in San Juan Municipio (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $600 in 00913 to $1,020 in 00907. 11 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($706).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 00901 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $740 | $750 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,390 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00906 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $740 | $750 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,390 |
| 00907 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $860 | $870 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,610 |
| 00909 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $630 | $640 | $750 | $980 | $1,190 |
| 00911 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $640 | $650 | $760 | $990 | $1,200 |
| 00912 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $600 | $610 | $710 | $930 | $1,120 |
| 00913 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $510 | $520 | $600 | $790 | $950 |
| 00915 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $510 | $520 | $600 | $790 | $950 |
| 00917 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $530 | $540 | $630 | $820 | $1,000 |
| 00918 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $810 | $830 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,530 |
| 00920 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $650 | $670 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,230 |
| 00921 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $600 | $610 | $710 | $930 | $1,120 |
| 00923 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $560 | $570 | $670 | $870 | $1,060 |
| 00924 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $570 | $580 | $680 | $890 | $1,080 |
| 00925 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $510 | $520 | $600 | $790 | $950 |
| 00926 | Caguas, PR | $680 | $690 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,280 |
| 00926 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $680 | $690 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,280 |
| 00927 | San Juan-Guaynabo, PR | $520 | $530 | $620 | $810 | $980 |
- 00901 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $880$1,150
- 00906 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $880$1,150
- 00907 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $1,020$1,330
- 00909 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $750$980
- 00911 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $760$990
- 00912 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $710$930
- 00913 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $600$790
- 00915 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $600$790
- 00917 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $630$820
- 00918 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $970$1,260
- 00920 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $780$1,020
- 00921 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $710$930
- 00923 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $670$870
- 00924 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $680$890
- 00925 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $600$790
- 00926 · Caguas, PR $810$1,060
- 00926 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $810$1,060
- 00927 · San Juan-Guaynabo, PR $620$810
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In San Juan Municipio, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Puerto Rico, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
53%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
72,489 households rent in San Juan Municipio
- Spend half or more of their income 30%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- San Juan 53%
- Puerto Rico 51%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in San Juan Municipio
HUD lists 124 properties with homes for low-income households in San Juan Municipio: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 28
- HUD-assisted
- 35
- public housing
- 61
26,574 homes in all; 25,651 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Ext. Manuel A. Perez Public housing 445 Calle Sicilia, San Juan 00923 900 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $136 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (787) 759-9407
- Luis Llorens Torres Public housing 128 Res Llorens Torr, San Juan 00913 888 homes, 887 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $140 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (787) 759-9407
- Luis Llorens Torres Public housing San Juan 00913 856 homes, 855 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $162 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (787) 759-9407
- Manuel A Perez Public housing 2300 Calle Sicardo, San Juan 00923 850 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $160 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (787) 759-9407
- Luis Llorens Torres Public housing 533 Calle Llorens Torres, San Juan 00917 826 homes, 825 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $151 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (787) 759-9407
- Nemesio R Canales Public housing 15 Res Nmsio Canales, San Juan 00918 582 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $141 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (787) 759-9407
- Nemesio R Canales Public housing 39 Res Nmsio Canales, San Juan 00918 544 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $163 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (787) 759-9407
- Juan C Cordero Davila Public housing 69 Res Cordero Davila, San Juan 00917 510 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $172 a month · Average wait: 15 months · (787) 759-9407
- Villa Espana Public housing 1 Res Villa Espana, San Juan 00921 500 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $176 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (787) 759-9407
- Ernesto Ramos Antonini Public housing 815 Calle Ana Otero, San Juan 00924 444 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $128 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (787) 759-9407
- Ernesto Ramos Antonini Public housing 815 Calle Ana Otero, San Juan 00924 420 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $114 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (787) 759-9407
- Las Casas Public housing 1 Res Las Casas, San Juan 00915 420 homes, 418 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $141 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (787) 759-9407
- Jard. de Monte Hatillo Public housing 1207 Ave Monte Carlo, San Juan 00924 370 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $122 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (787) 759-9407
- Comunidad del Retiro HUD-assisted KM 4.0 65th Infantry Avenue, San Juan 00924 356 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 763-2154
- Las Margaritas Public housing 1 Res Las Margaritas, San Juan 00915 344 homes, 343 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $142 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (787) 759-9407
- San Fernando Public housing 1 Res San Fernando, San Juan 00927 334 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $171 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (787) 759-9407
- Jard. de Monte Hatillo Public housing 1207 Ave Monte Carlo, San Juan 00924 328 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $125 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (787) 759-9407
- Las Margaritas Public housing 1 Res Las Margaritas, San Juan 00915 325 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $147 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (787) 759-9407
- Ext Manuel A Perez Public housing 1 Calle Tanoa, San Juan 00923 312 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $148 a month · Average wait: 12 months · (787) 759-9407
- Vista Hermosa Public housing 1000 Ave San Patricio, San Juan 00921 310 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $118 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (787) 759-9407
- Jardines de Cupey Public housing 580 Calle Clavel, San Juan 00926 308 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $150 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (787) 759-9407
- Monte Park Public housing 5143 Res Monte Park, San Juan 00924 304 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $109 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (787) 759-9407
- Colinas de San Juan HUD-assisted Calle William Bush, San Juan 00924 300 low-income homes · For families · (787) 757-2509
- Jardines Selles Public housing 1 Res Jard Selles, San Juan 00924 300 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $111 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (787) 759-9407
- San Martin Public housing 1 Res San Martin, San Juan 00924 300 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $146 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (787) 759-9407
- Villa Esperanza Public housing 1882 Ave Emiliano Pol, San Juan 00926 300 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $145 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (787) 759-9407
- Vista Hermosa Public housing 1000 Ave San Patricio, San Juan 00921 300 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $127 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (787) 759-9407
- Jardines del Paraiso Public housing 1 Ave Park Gdns, San Juan 00926 298 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $151 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (787) 759-9407
- Alejandrino Public housing 2015 Carr 177, Guaynabo 00969 294 homes, 293 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $136 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (787) 759-9407
- Mirador Las Casas Apartments HUD-assisted Eduardo Conde Avenue, San Juan 00911 294 homes, 291 low-income · For families · (787) 727-3378
- Jardines de Caparra Public housing 1185 Carr 2, Bayamon 00959 288 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $107 a month · Average wait: 3 months · (787) 759-9407
- Vista Hermosa Public housing 1000 Ave San Patricio, San Juan 00921 284 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $108 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (787) 759-9407
- Alameda Towers I and II HUD-assisted PR-21 KM 4.4 Monacillos Urbano Ward, San Juan 00921 272 low-income homes · For families · (787) 793-7564
- Parque de los Monacillos Apartments HUD-assisted Urb Alt San Gregorio Final ST, San Juan 00925 266 low-income homes · For families · (787) 781-0546
- Alturas de Cupey Public housing 534 Calle Ceciliana, San Juan 00926 250 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $126 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (787) 759-9407
- Central Park Apartments of San Juan HUD-assisted Los Ang Esq Exp Munoz Rivera, San Juan 00915 250 low-income homes · For families · (787) 625-6974
- Villas de Lomas Verdes HUD-assisted 1 Calle F Vizcarrondo, San Juan 00926 248 low-income homes · For families · (787) 760-0110
- Las Dalias Public housing 440 Calle Turin, San Juan 00924 240 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $125 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (787) 759-9407
- Leopoldo Figueroa Public housing 364 Calle De Diego, San Juan 00923 240 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $159 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (787) 759-9407
- Las Margaritas Public housing 1 Res Las Margaritas, San Juan 00915 231 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $150 a month · Average wait: 35 months · (787) 759-9407
- El Prado Public housing 580 Calle Julio Andino, San Juan 00924 220 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $135 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (787) 759-9407
- Jardines de Cupey Public Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) Cond Park Blvd, San Juan 218 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 71 · 3 bd: 105 · 4 bd: 30 · In service since 2010 · For families
- San Fernando Public Housing 1 Tax credit (LIHTC) Cond De Diego, San Juan 214 low-income homes · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 82 · 4 bd: 42 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Petroamerica Pagan Housing for the Elderly HUD-assisted 392 Calle San Jorge, San Juan 00912 208 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 758-3822
- Res. Emiliano Pol Public housing 129 Calle Mayaguez, San Juan 00917 208 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $139 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (787) 759-9407
- El Manantial Public housing 500 Calle 3 Final, San Juan 00921 200 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $167 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (787) 759-9407
- Los Pena Public housing 1 Res Los Penas, San Juan 00924 200 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · (787) 759-9407
- Ocean Park Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) Cond Ocean Park Tower, San Juan 200 low-income homes · 1 bd: 200 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Ocean Parks Housing for the Elderly HUD-assisted 10 de Andino, Santurce 00911 200 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 723-2646
- De Diego Apartments HUD-assisted 575 Calle De Diego, Rio Piedras 00924 198 low-income homes · For families · (787) 751-1471
- Jardines de Campo Rico Public housing 1 Res Jard Campo Rico, San Juan 00924 196 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $165 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (787) 759-9407
- Los Laureles Public housing 1850 Calle St Agueda, San Juan 00926 194 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $91 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (787) 759-9407
- Metropolis Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 419 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan 185 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 65 · 3 bd: 104 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2014 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families
- Brisas de Cupey Public housing 166 Calle Monte Britton, San Juan 00926 184 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $121 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (787) 759-9407
- La Morada Apartments HUD-assisted 205 Calle Jose B. Oliver, San Juan 00918 178 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 754-8630
- Los Claveles Housing 1 HUD-assisted Road 846 Km 4.0-Barrio Las Cuevas, Trujillo Alta 00919 180 homes, 168 low-income · For families · (787) 760-4930
- Santa Elena Public housing 900 Ave San Patricio, San Juan 00921 168 homes, 167 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $128 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (787) 759-9407
- Las Camelias Tax credit (LIHTC) 419 Calle Vinyater, San Juan 166 low-income homes · 3 bd: 166 · In service since 1990
- Las Camelias Apartments Public housing 419 Calle Vinyater, San Juan 00924 166 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $153 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (787) 759-9407
- San Agustin Public housing 1 Res San Agustin, San Juan 00901 164 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $194 a month · Average wait: 49 months · (787) 759-9407
- Villa Andalucia II Public housing 11 Calle Ronda, San Juan 00926 162 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $131 a month · Average wait: 11 months · (787) 759-9407
- Sabana Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 856 Calle Juan Pena Reyes, San Juan 160 low-income homes · Studio: 40 · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 35 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2000
- The Golden Residences Floral Park Tax credit (LIHTC) Cond The Ter, San Juan 160 low-income homes · 1 bd: 160 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Torre de las Cumbres HUD-assisted 21 Calle Santa Rosa, San Juan 00926 155 low-income homes · For families · (787) 720-7097
- Ponce de Leon Tax credit (LIHTC) 1507 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan 153 low-income homes · 1 bd: 118 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 1991
- El Trebol Public housing 997 Calle Gen Valero, San Juan 00924 152 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $139 a month · Average wait: 15 months · (787) 759-9407
- Los Lirios Public housing 915 Calle Cerra, San Juan 00907 150 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $159 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (787) 759-9407
- Manuel Martorell Public housing 1 Calle 10, Comerio 00782 150 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $108 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (787) 759-9407
- Ciudad Lumen Tax credit (LIHTC) BLVD Martinez Nadal Train ST-2, San Juan 00920 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 140 · In service since 2018 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- The Golden Residences @ the Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 570 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan 00918 140 low-income homes · 1 bd: 140 · In service since 2018 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- El Flamboyan Public housing 581 Calle Dominica, San Juan 00924 136 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $121 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (787) 759-9407
- San Antonio Public housing 1 Res San Antonio, San Juan 00901 132 homes, 131 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $148 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (787) 759-9407
- Los Lirios Public housing 915 Calle Cerra, San Juan 00907 130 homes, 129 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $149 a month · Average wait: 6 months · (787) 759-9407
- Santa Rita Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 112 Ave Universidad, San Juan 126 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 70 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Alturas del Senorial HUD-assisted 359 Ave Winston Churchill, San Juan 00926 124 low-income homes · For families · (787) 625-7563
- Los Angeles Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 475 Calle Trinidad Orellana, San Juan 124 low-income homes · 1 bd: 124 · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- La Inmaculada Elderly Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 1715 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 120 · In service since 2005 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Las Lomas Apartments HUD-assisted Cond Las Lomas SW, San Juan 00921 120 low-income homes · For families · (787) 792-5290
- Prudencio Rivera Martinez HUD-assisted JRDS Hill Brothers ST, San Juan 00925 120 low-income homes · For families · (787) 765-3032
- Jardines de Country Club Public housing 513 Jard De Country Clb, San Juan 00924 113 homes, 112 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $130 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (787) 759-9407
- Parque Victoria / Peninsula Houses Tax credit (LIHTC) 2408 Ave Eduardo Conde, Santurce 102 low-income homes · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 68 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Altergarten Las Teresas II HUD-assisted KM 4.5 65 Infantry RD, San Juan 00925 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 769-2054
- Alturas de San Juan HUD-assisted 415 11th ST, Villa Palmeras, San Juan 00908 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 268-3759
- Beatriz La Salle Public housing 16 Calle Rvdo Domingo, San Juan 00925 100 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $136 a month · Average wait: 3 months · (787) 759-9407
- Colegio de Abogado Housing for the Elderly HUD-assisted Arteria Nuevo Centro de S.J., San Juan 00917 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 753-1440
- Ext Jardines Selles Public housing 1 Res Jard Selles, San Juan 00924 100 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $147 a month · Average wait: 4 months · (787) 759-9407
- Miramar Housing for the Elderly HUD-assisted 816 Ave Ponce De Leon, Santurce 00907 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 725-6325
- Los Laureles Public housing 1 Ave Laurel, Bayamon 00956 100 homes, 99 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $123 a month · Average wait: 7 months · (787) 759-9407
- Torre de Francia Public housing 540 Calle Francia, San Juan 00917 100 homes, 99 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $204 a month · Average wait: 1 month · (787) 759-9407
- Francisco Paz Granela HUD-assisted 148 Calle Mayaguez, San Juan 00917 99 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 763-7522
- Plaza Gran Victoria Tax credit (LIHTC) 1312 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan 00920 98 low-income homes · 1 bd: 98 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Villa Asociado Jenaro Cortes Housing FTE HUD-assisted 474 Calle Cuevas Bustamante, San Juan 00918 98 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 751-0871
- Casa Rosa Housing I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1066 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan 97 low-income homes · 1 bd: 97 · In service since 1998 · For people experiencing homelessness
- Trujillo Alto Gardens HUD-assisted RD 877 KM 4 HM 7.7, San Juan 00928 94 low-income homes · For families · (787) 760-1250
- Egida La Merced Elderly Rental Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 370 Ave Domenech, San Juan 89 low-income homes · Studio: 86 · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Puerta de Tierra II Public housing 201 Ave Fndez Juncos, San Juan 00901 85 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $230 a month · (787) 759-9407
- Antigua Via Public housing 1 Calle Frontera, San Juan 00926 84 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $212 a month · (787) 759-9407
- Jardines de la Nueva Puerta de San Juan Public housing 570 Calle Flandes, San Juan 00923 80 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $212 a month · Average wait: 28 months · (787) 759-9407
- Casa Rosa Housing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 358 Calle San Agustin, San Juan 78 low-income homes · Studio: 75 · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2003 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- San Juan Park II Apts. HUD-assisted Los Angeles St., Santurce 00909 75 low-income homes · For families · (787) 727-0609
- Urbana I & II Elderly Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) A24 Calle Francisco Sein, San Juan 73 low-income homes · 1 bd: 73 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Ciudad del Retiro Housing HUD-assisted 6th and 13th Streets, N.E., San Juan 00920 92 homes, 67 low-income · For older adults · (787) 783-3799
- Puerto Rico Historic Zone Tax credit (LIHTC) 1663 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan 67 low-income homes · Studio: 9 · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 1991
- Brisas del Mar Tax credit (LIHTC) 1118 Calle Piccioni, San Juan 66 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1991
- La Egida del Perpetuo Socorro Tax credit (LIHTC) 3 Calle Amapola, San Juan 66 low-income homes · 1 bd: 66 · In service since 2009 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Puerta del Mar Tax credit (LIHTC) 1214 Ave Magdalena, San Juan 66 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 1992
- Casa Juan Ruiz Velez HUD-assisted 176 STATE RD Km 2 Hm 3, San Juan 00925 65 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 760-3460
- Nurses Elderly Tower HUD-assisted 150 Calle Castro Vinas, San Juan 00911 64 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 268-5345
- Trigo Elderly HSG HUD-assisted 1710 Calle San Mateo, San Juan 00912 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (787) 727-5454
- Bayshore Villas Public housing San Juan 00901 174 homes, 59 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $200 a month · Average wait: 20 months · (787) 759-9407
- Renaissance Square Public housing Renaissance Square Apts, San Juan 00917 140 homes, 56 low-income · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $228 a month · (787) 759-9407
- Parque de San Juan Tax credit (LIHTC) 851 Blvd Sagrado Corazon, San Juan 56 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Altergarten Teresas I HUD-assisted KM 4.5 65 Infantry RD, San Juan 00925 91 homes, 55 low-income · For older adults · (787) 769-2054
- Las Americas Park I Apartments HUD-assisted Jesus T Pineiro Avenue, San Juan 00921 266 homes, 54 low-income · For families · (787) 763-1284
- San Cristobal Apts (san Juan) Tax credit (LIHTC) 450 Calle Norzagaray, San Juan 53 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1999 · For families
- La Rosa Public housing 2 Calle B, San Juan 00924 52 low-income homes · Run by Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration · Average payment: $196 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (787) 759-9407
- San Cristobal Apartments HUD-assisted CALLE LUNA 413 at NORZAGARAY, San Juan 00901 50 low-income homes · For families · (787) 721-1127
- Santa Juanita Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 38 Calle Un, San Juan 45 low-income homes · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 1990
- Las Americas Park II Apartments HUD-assisted Jesus T. Pineiro Avenue, San Juan 00921 266 homes, 37 low-income · For families · (787) 763-8910
- Multifamiliar Inmaculada HUD-assisted 457 Calle Inmaculada, San Juan 00915 34 low-income homes · For families · (787) 727-4144
- Alejandro Tapia y Rivera Housing Cooperative HUD-assisted 107 Calle Cruz, San Juan 00901 30 low-income homes · For families · (787) 746-7076
- San Sebastian Apartments HUD-assisted 413 Luna Street, San Juan 00902 25 low-income homes · For families
- Viewpoint at Domenech Tax credit (LIHTC) 550 Munoz Rivera& 108 Domench, San Juan 00918 120 homes · 1 bd: 120 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Balseiro Elderly Tax credit (LIHTC) Balseiro ST. Corner With Anasc, San Juan 00927 74 homes · 1 bd: 74 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in San Juan Municipio
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 2 agencies serve in San Juan Municipio. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $14,500 | $14,500 | $23,200 |
| 2 people | $16,600 | $16,600 | $26,500 |
| 3 people | $18,650 | $18,650 | $29,800 |
| 4 people | $20,700 | $20,700 | $33,100 |
| 5 people | $22,400 | $22,400 | $35,750 |
| 6 people | $24,050 | $24,050 | $38,400 |
| 7 people | $25,700 | $25,700 | $41,050 |
| 8 people | $27,350 | $27,350 | $43,700 |
Area median income: $41,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: San Juan-Guaynabo, PR HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $533 – $651
- 1 bedroom $544 – $664
- 2 bedrooms $635 – $777
- 3 bedrooms $828 – $1,012
- 4 bedrooms $1,005 – $1,229
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 12,452 vouchers · 54,032 public housing units (787) 759-9407 Puerto Rico Public Housing Administration: jrosario@avp.pr.gov
- Municipality of San Juan Section 8 vouchers · 4,845 vouchers (787) 480-5500 Municipality of San Juan: seccion8@sanjuan.pr
Housing agencies in Puerto Rico Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Puerto Rico
What Puerto Rico law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- Only a court order can remove youCód. Enj. Civ. P.R. arts. 620-633 (32 L.P.R.A. §§2821-2837); Ley Núm. 35 de 21 de noviembre de 1941, art. 1 (33 L.P.R.A. §1881)
Help
Where to get help with rent in San Juan Municipio
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in San Juan Municipio. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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CCCS of Puerto Rico
1607 Avenue Ponce de Leon, Santurce · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Greenpath Financial Wellness - San Juan Branch
1607 Ave Ponce De Leon, San Juan · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
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One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico
839 Calle Anasco Ste 5, San Juan · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 11 more
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What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $706
- Security deposit
- $706
- Total
- $1,412
When you'll have it
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What helps
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in San Juan Municipio?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $592; 1 bedroom: $604; 2 bedrooms: $706; 3 bedrooms: $920; 4 bedrooms: $1,117. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in San Juan Municipio?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($706) without spending more than 30% of income takes $13.58 an hour full time, or $28,240 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in San Juan Municipio?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $20,700 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in San Juan Municipio?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $635 and $777 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in San Juan Municipio?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $600 in 00913 to $1,020 in 00907. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in San Juan Municipio?
HUD lists 124 properties with homes for low-income households in San Juan Municipio: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in San Juan Municipio?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In San Juan Municipio, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Puerto Rico, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).