Queen Esther / Lanvale Towers — Project-Based Section 8 in Baltimore

1320 E Lafayette Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21213

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 321 units · Managed by Radiant Property Management, LLC

About this apartment

Queen Esther / Lanvale Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 1320 E Lafayette Ave, Baltimore with 321 apartments (288 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 410-685-4600.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Queen Esther / Lanvale Towers

Queen Esther / Lanvale Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 1320 E Lafayette Ave, Baltimore 21213. It has 321 apartments, 288 of which are subsidized (34 studio, 116 one-bedroom, 80 two-bedroom, 52 three-bedroom, 6 four-bedroom).

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the Maryland area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 410-685-4600 (managed by Radiant Property Management, LLC) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Maryland HOME Act (source of income, including housing vouchers, protected statewide since 2020)

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Baltimore page.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.