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Boston, Massachusetts Affordable Housing

As of January 18, 2025, Boston, Massachusetts has 217 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 7870 section 8 apartments, 59 public housing buildings and 11976 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.

Ausonia Homes?a=1737185945

Ausonia Homes

Public Housing

The Project Has 2 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Eva White Apartments?a=1737185945

Eva White Apartments

Public Housing

The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Mlk Towers?a=1737185945

Mlk Towers

Public Housing

The Project Has 2 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Old Colony Phase 2a?a=1737185945

Old Colony Phase 2a

Public Housing

The Project Has 4 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Old Colony Phase 2b?a=1737185945

Old Colony Phase 2b

Public Housing

The Project Has 8 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Old Colony Phase 2c?a=1737185945

Old Colony Phase 2c

Public Housing

The Project Has 8 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Old Colony Phase I?a=1737185945

Old Colony Phase I

Public Housing

The Project Has 5 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments?a=1737185945

Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments

Public Housing

The Project Has 22 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
St. Botolph Street?a=1737185945

St. Botolph Street

Public Housing

The Project Has 2 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail
Torre Unidad?a=1737185945

Torre Unidad

Public Housing

The Project Has 2 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$663 - $1129*/month View Detail

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING SUFFOLK

Boston Housing Authority

Boston Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 24954 Units Available Under Management by the Boston Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Boston Housing Authority Serves the Boston, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 24954 Units Available Under Management by the Boston Housing Authority...

Chelsea Housing Authority

Chelsea Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 921 Units Available Under Management by the Chelsea Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Chelsea Housing Authority Serves the Chelsea, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 921 Units Available Under Management by the Chelsea Housing Authority....

Department of Housing & Community Development

Department of Housing & Community Development

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 22055 Units Available Under Management by the Department of Housing & Community Development. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Department of Housing & Community Development Serves the Boston, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 22055 Units Available Under Management by the Department of Housing & ...

Revere Housing Authority

Revere Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 669 Units Available Under Management by the Revere Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Revere Housing Authority Serves the Revere, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 669 Units Available Under Management by the Revere Housing Authority. ...

Fair Market Rent

The Boston Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Suffolk County, MA Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$2,212
1 Bedroom
$2,377
2 Bedrooms
$2,827
3 Bedrooms
$3,418
4 Bedrooms
$3,765

Income Limit

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 Suffolk County for 2025.

Suffolk County, MA Income Limit:
1 Person
$68,500
2 Persons
$78,250
3 Persons
$88,050
4 Persons
$97,800
5 Persons
$105,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best apartments in Boston, MA?

The best apartments in Boston, MA are St. Botolph Street , Old Colony Phase 2b , Old Colony Phase 2a , Mlk Towers and Old Colony Phase 2c

What is the average property rent in Boston, MA?

The average property rent in Boston, MA is $2,989.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Boston, MA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Boston, MA is between $1,770 and $2,654. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 1 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $1,902 and $2,852. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 2 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $2,262 and $3,392. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 3 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $2,734 and $4,102. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 4 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA?

The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Boston, MA is between $3,012 and $4,518. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

When were the prices last updated for the properties in Boston, MA?

The prices were last updated on 17 January, 2025 for the properties in Boston, MA

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