As of October 18, 2026, Cambridge, Massachusetts has 49 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 751 section 8 apartments, 30 public housing buildings and 2520 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
The Project Has 2 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 1 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 2 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 21 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
Bishop Allen Apartments Has 32 Units Available
Briston Arms Has 154 Units Available
The Belmont Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Middlesex County for 2026.
The best apartments in Cambridge, MA are Daniel F Burns Apartments , Washington Elms , Putnam Gardens , Roosevelt Towers and Auburn Court
The average property rent in Cambridge, MA is $2,989.
The price range for a studio apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $1,770 and $2,654. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $1,902 and $2,852. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $2,262 and $3,392. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $2,734 and $4,102. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Cambridge, MA is between $3,012 and $4,518. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 17 October, 2026 for the properties in Cambridge, MA
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