Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Middlesex County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,383–$3,008 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $2,201 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $45.83–$57.85 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,383–$3,008
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- HUD sets it by area: from the lowest to the highest of the 2 areas in Middlesex County.
- Typical rent
- $2,201
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 25% more than in Massachusetts
- Wage needed
- $45.83–$57.85
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $95,320–$120,320 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 47%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 9% less than in Massachusetts
Only here
Renting in Middlesex County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Middlesex County has the highest typical rent in its area: $2,201, more than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Norfolk County ($2,149).
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 Middlesex County. 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)
HUD splits this county into 2 areas with different fair market rents: for 2 bedrooms they run from $2,383 to $3,008. The table is for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, the area where most people live; below you see every area with its towns. Includes basic utilities.
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Middlesex County was $3,069 a month in September 2026: 2.4% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,440 | $46.92 | $97,600 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,518 | $48.42 | $100,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,008 | $57.85 | $120,320 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,584 | $68.92 | $143,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,953 | $76.02 | $158,120 |
HUD area: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
Fair market rent by HUD area in Middlesex County
HUD splits this county into 2 areas, each with its own fair market rent. Find your town in its area's list; the housing agency tells you which one it uses for your voucher.
| HUD area | Studio | 1 bd | 2 bd | 3 bd | 4 bd | Hourly wage, 2 bd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area The area where most people live 44 towns in this areaActon town, Arlington town, Ashby town, Ashland town, Ayer town, Bedford town, Belmont town, Boxborough town, Burlington town, Cambridge city, Carlisle town, Concord town, Everett city, Framingham city, Holliston town, Hopkinton town, Hudson town, Lexington town, Lincoln town, Littleton town, Malden city, Marlborough city, Maynard town, Medford city, Melrose city, Natick town, Newton city, North Reading town, Reading town, Sherborn town, Shirley town, Somerville city, Stoneham town, Stow town, Sudbury town, Townsend town, Wakefield town, Waltham city, Watertown city, Wayland town, Weston town, Wilmington town, Winchester town, Woburn city | $2,440 | $2,518 | $3,008 | $3,584 | $3,953 | $57.85 |
Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 10 towns in this areaBillerica town, Chelmsford town, Dracut town, Dunstable town, Groton town, Lowell city, Pepperell town, Tewksbury town, Tyngsborough town, Westford town | $1,659 | $1,831 | $2,383 | $2,878 | $3,132 | $45.83 |
HUD fair market rent by area and size, per month, Fiscal year 2027. The wage is what full-time work must pay to rent 2 bedrooms without spending more than 30% of income. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027 Source: Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 98 ZIP codes in Middlesex County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,240 in 01850 to $4,510 in 01731.
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)
| 01431 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01431 | Fitchburg-Leominster, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01432 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01432 | Lowell, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01450 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01450 | Lowell, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01460 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,280 | $2,350 | $2,810 | $3,350 | $3,690 |
| 01460 | Lowell, MA | $2,280 | $2,350 | $2,810 | $3,350 | $3,690 |
| 01463 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01463 | Lowell, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01464 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01469 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01474 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,760 | $2,850 | $3,400 | $4,050 | $4,470 |
| 01701 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,290 | $2,360 | $2,820 | $3,360 | $3,710 |
| 01702 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,280 | $2,350 | $2,810 | $3,350 | $3,690 |
| 01718 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,160 | $2,230 | $2,660 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01719 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01720 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,160 | $2,230 | $2,660 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01721 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,710 | $2,800 | $3,340 | $3,980 | $4,390 |
| 01730 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,790 | $2,880 | $3,440 | $4,100 | $4,520 |
| 01730 | Lowell, MA | $2,790 | $2,880 | $3,440 | $4,100 | $4,520 |
| 01731 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $3,660 | $3,770 | $4,510 | $5,370 | $5,930 |
| 01741 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,310 | $2,460 | $3,070 | $3,680 | $4,040 |
| 01741 | Lowell, MA | $2,310 | $2,460 | $3,070 | $3,680 | $4,040 |
| 01742 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,850 | $2,950 | $3,520 | $4,190 | $4,630 |
| 01746 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01748 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,670 | $2,750 | $3,290 | $3,920 | $4,320 |
| 01748 | Worcester, MA | $2,670 | $2,750 | $3,290 | $3,920 | $4,320 |
| 01749 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01749 | Eastern Worcester County, MA | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01752 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,150 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01752 | Worcester, MA | $2,150 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01754 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01760 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,430 | $2,500 | $2,990 | $3,560 | $3,930 |
| 01770 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,520 | $2,600 | $3,110 | $3,710 | $4,090 |
| 01773 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,480 | $2,560 | $3,060 | $3,650 | $4,020 |
| 01775 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01776 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,600 | $2,680 | $3,200 | $3,810 | $4,210 |
| 01778 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,300 | $2,370 | $2,830 | $3,370 | $3,720 |
| 01801 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,660 | $2,750 | $3,280 | $3,910 | $4,310 |
| 01803 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,900 | $3,000 | $3,580 | $4,270 | $4,710 |
| 01821 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,340 | $3,050 | $3,680 | $4,010 |
| 01821 | Lowell, MA | $2,130 | $2,340 | $3,050 | $3,680 | $4,010 |
| 01824 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,250 | $2,930 | $3,540 | $3,850 |
| 01824 | Lowell, MA | $2,130 | $2,250 | $2,930 | $3,540 | $3,850 |
| 01826 | Lawrence, MA-NH | $1,660 | $1,840 | $2,390 | $2,890 | $3,140 |
| 01826 | Lowell, MA | $1,660 | $1,840 | $2,390 | $2,890 | $3,140 |
| 01827 | Lowell, MA | $1,640 | $1,840 | $2,360 | $2,910 | $3,170 |
| 01850 | Lowell, MA | $1,560 | $1,720 | $2,240 | $2,710 | $2,940 |
| 01851 | Lowell, MA | $1,700 | $1,870 | $2,440 | $2,950 | $3,210 |
| 01852 | Lowell, MA | $1,590 | $1,750 | $2,280 | $2,750 | $3,000 |
| 01854 | Lowell, MA | $1,590 | $1,760 | $2,290 | $2,770 | $3,010 |
| 01862 | Lowell, MA | $1,800 | $1,980 | $2,580 | $3,120 | $3,390 |
| 01863 | Lowell, MA | $1,630 | $1,800 | $2,340 | $2,830 | $3,080 |
| 01864 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,560 | $2,640 | $3,160 | $3,770 | $4,150 |
| 01867 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,260 | $2,340 | $2,790 | $3,320 | $3,670 |
| 01876 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,190 | $2,420 | $3,150 | $3,800 | $4,140 |
| 01876 | Lawrence, MA-NH | $2,190 | $2,420 | $3,150 | $3,800 | $4,140 |
| 01876 | Lowell, MA | $2,190 | $2,420 | $3,150 | $3,800 | $4,140 |
| 01879 | Lowell, MA | $1,830 | $2,020 | $2,630 | $3,180 | $3,460 |
| 01880 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,150 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 01886 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,360 | $2,600 | $3,390 | $4,090 | $4,460 |
| 01886 | Lowell, MA | $2,360 | $2,600 | $3,390 | $4,090 | $4,460 |
| 01887 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,810 | $2,900 | $3,460 | $4,120 | $4,550 |
| 01887 | Lowell, MA | $2,810 | $2,900 | $3,460 | $4,120 | $4,550 |
| 01890 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,570 | $2,650 | $3,170 | $3,780 | $4,170 |
| 02138 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $3,500 | $3,610 | $4,310 | $5,140 | $5,660 |
| 02139 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $3,320 | $3,420 | $4,090 | $4,870 | $5,380 |
| 02140 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $3,080 | $3,180 | $3,800 | $4,530 | $4,990 |
| 02141 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $3,220 | $3,320 | $3,970 | $4,730 | $5,220 |
| 02142 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $3,320 | $3,420 | $4,090 | $4,870 | $5,380 |
| 02143 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,940 | $3,040 | $3,630 | $4,330 | $4,770 |
| 02144 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $3,040 | $3,140 | $3,750 | $4,470 | $4,930 |
| 02145 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,810 | $2,900 | $3,470 | $4,130 | $4,560 |
| 02148 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,570 | $2,650 | $3,170 | $3,780 | $4,170 |
| 02149 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,370 | $2,440 | $2,920 | $3,480 | $3,840 |
| 02155 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,700 | $2,790 | $3,330 | $3,970 | $4,380 |
| 02176 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,290 | $2,360 | $2,820 | $3,360 | $3,710 |
| 02180 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,230 | $2,300 | $2,750 | $3,280 | $3,610 |
| 02420 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $3,130 | $3,230 | $3,860 | $4,600 | $5,070 |
| 02421 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $3,350 | $3,460 | $4,130 | $4,920 | $5,430 |
| 02451 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,950 | $3,050 | $3,640 | $4,340 | $4,780 |
| 02452 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,590 | $2,670 | $3,190 | $3,800 | $4,190 |
| 02453 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,560 | $2,640 | $3,160 | $3,770 | $4,150 |
| 02458 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,550 | $2,640 | $3,150 | $3,750 | $4,140 |
| 02459 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,680 | $2,760 | $3,300 | $3,930 | $4,340 |
| 02460 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,860 | $2,950 | $3,530 | $4,210 | $4,640 |
| 02461 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $3,520 | $3,630 | $4,340 | $5,170 | $5,700 |
| 02462 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,950 | $3,050 | $3,640 | $4,340 | $4,780 |
| 02464 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,730 | $2,820 | $3,370 | $4,020 | $4,430 |
| 02465 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,530 | $2,610 | $3,120 | $3,720 | $4,100 |
| 02466 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,550 | $2,640 | $3,150 | $3,750 | $4,140 |
| 02468 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $3,110 | $3,210 | $3,830 | $4,560 | $5,030 |
| 02472 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,720 | $2,800 | $3,350 | $3,990 | $4,400 |
| 02474 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,610 | $2,700 | $3,220 | $3,840 | $4,230 |
| 02476 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,130 | $2,230 | $2,650 | $3,180 | $3,510 |
| 02478 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,760 | $2,850 | $3,400 | $4,050 | $4,470 |
| 02493 | Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH | $2,440 | $2,520 | $3,010 | $3,590 | $3,960 |
- 01431 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01431 · Fitchburg-Leominster, MA $2,650$3,180
- 01432 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01432 · Lowell, MA $2,650$3,180
- 01450 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01450 · Lowell, MA $2,650$3,180
- 01460 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,810$3,350
- 01460 · Lowell, MA $2,810$3,350
- 01463 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01463 · Lowell, MA $2,650$3,180
- 01464 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01469 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01474 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,400$4,050
- 01701 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,820$3,360
- 01702 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,810$3,350
- 01718 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,660$3,180
- 01719 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01720 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,660$3,180
- 01721 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,340$3,980
- 01730 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,440$4,100
- 01730 · Lowell, MA $3,440$4,100
- 01731 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $4,510$5,370
- 01741 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,070$3,680
- 01741 · Lowell, MA $3,070$3,680
- 01742 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,520$4,190
- 01746 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01748 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,290$3,920
- 01748 · Worcester, MA $3,290$3,920
- 01749 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01749 · Eastern Worcester County, MA $2,650$3,180
- 01752 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01752 · Worcester, MA $2,650$3,180
- 01754 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01760 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,990$3,560
- 01770 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,110$3,710
- 01773 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,060$3,650
- 01775 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01776 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,200$3,810
- 01778 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,830$3,370
- 01801 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,280$3,910
- 01803 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,580$4,270
- 01821 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,050$3,680
- 01821 · Lowell, MA $3,050$3,680
- 01824 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,930$3,540
- 01824 · Lowell, MA $2,930$3,540
- 01826 · Lawrence, MA-NH $2,390$2,890
- 01826 · Lowell, MA $2,390$2,890
- 01827 · Lowell, MA $2,360$2,910
- 01850 · Lowell, MA $2,240$2,710
- 01851 · Lowell, MA $2,440$2,950
- 01852 · Lowell, MA $2,280$2,750
- 01854 · Lowell, MA $2,290$2,770
- 01862 · Lowell, MA $2,580$3,120
- 01863 · Lowell, MA $2,340$2,830
- 01864 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,160$3,770
- 01867 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,790$3,320
- 01876 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,150$3,800
- 01876 · Lawrence, MA-NH $3,150$3,800
- 01876 · Lowell, MA $3,150$3,800
- 01879 · Lowell, MA $2,630$3,180
- 01880 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 01886 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,390$4,090
- 01886 · Lowell, MA $3,390$4,090
- 01887 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,460$4,120
- 01887 · Lowell, MA $3,460$4,120
- 01890 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,170$3,780
- 02138 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $4,310$5,140
- 02139 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $4,090$4,870
- 02140 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,800$4,530
- 02141 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,970$4,730
- 02142 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $4,090$4,870
- 02143 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,630$4,330
- 02144 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,750$4,470
- 02145 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,470$4,130
- 02148 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,170$3,780
- 02149 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,920$3,480
- 02155 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,330$3,970
- 02176 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,820$3,360
- 02180 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,750$3,280
- 02420 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,860$4,600
- 02421 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $4,130$4,920
- 02451 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,640$4,340
- 02452 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,190$3,800
- 02453 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,160$3,770
- 02458 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,150$3,750
- 02459 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,300$3,930
- 02460 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,530$4,210
- 02461 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $4,340$5,170
- 02462 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,640$4,340
- 02464 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,370$4,020
- 02465 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,120$3,720
- 02466 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,150$3,750
- 02468 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,830$4,560
- 02472 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,350$3,990
- 02474 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,220$3,840
- 02476 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $2,650$3,180
- 02478 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,400$4,050
- 02493 · Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH $3,010$3,590
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 Middlesex County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Massachusetts, 52%, 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.
47%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
245,322 households rent in Middlesex County
- Spend half or more of their income 23%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 53%
Compared with the state and the country
- Middlesex 47%
- Massachusetts 52%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Middlesex County
HUD lists 311 properties with homes for low-income households in Middlesex County: 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)
- 129
- HUD-assisted
- 152
- public housing
- 31
27,616 homes in all; 20,667 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- North Common Village Public housing 254 Adams St, Lowell 01854 524 low-income homes · Run by Lowell Housing Authority · Average payment: $576 a month · Average wait: 63 months · (978) 937-3500
- Newland ST Public housing 122 Alden St, Malden 02148 473 low-income homes · Run by Malden Housing Authority · Average payment: $949 a month · Average wait: 28 months · Homes at several sites · (781) 322-3150
- City View Towers Public housing 657 Merrimack St, Lowell 01854 448 low-income homes · Run by Lowell Housing Authority · Average payment: $488 a month · Average wait: 65 months · (978) 937-3500
- South Common Village Public housing 65 Summer St, Lowell 01852 426 low-income homes · Run by Lowell Housing Authority · Average payment: $532 a month · Average wait: 65 months · (978) 937-3500
- Westminster Village Arms HUD-assisted 1349 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell 01854 431 homes, 400 low-income · For older adults · (978) 459-6500
- Brady Towers Public housing 13 Warren Ave # 25, Somerville 02143 369 homes, 368 low-income · Run by Somerville Housing Authority · Average payment: $569 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (617) 996-0922
- River Place Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 River Pl, Lowell 448 homes, 362 low-income · 1 bd: 226 · 2 bd: 190 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1997
- Clarendon Hill Towers HUD-assisted 1366 Broadway, Somerville 02144 501 homes, 347 low-income · For families · (617) 625-7150
- Fresh Pond Condominium HUD-assisted 362 Rindge Ave, Cambridge 02140 504 homes, 338 low-income · For families · (617) 674-5814
- Saltonstall SR Cit Cen Public housing 22 Allston St, Medford 02155 282 homes, 281 low-income · Run by Medford Housing Authority · Average payment: $782 a month · Average wait: 14 months · (781) 396-7200
- New Lowell North Canal Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 249 Moody St, Lowell 267 homes, 266 low-income · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 163 · 3 bd: 53
- North Canal Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 17 James St, Lowell 267 homes, 265 low-income · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 162 · 3 bd: 54 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Charles A. Lawless Apts. Public housing 48 Pine St, Waltham 02453 266 homes, 265 low-income · Run by Waltham Housing Authority · Average payment: $513 a month · Average wait: 20 months · Homes at several sites · (781) 894-3357
- Walden Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 21 Walden Square Rd, Cambridge 240 low-income homes · 1 bd: 112 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 42 · 4 bd: 66 · In service since 2002
- Cong Retirement Homes LLC HUD-assisted 200 W Foster St, Melrose 02176 318 homes, 237 low-income · For older adults
- Sherwood Village HUD-assisted 143 Mill St, Natick 01760 235 low-income homes · For older adults
- Market Mill HUD-assisted 256 Market St, Lowell 01852 230 low-income homes · For older adults
- Horace Mann Apts Public housing 21 Parker St, Newton Centre 02459 226 low-income homes · Run by Newton Housing Authority · Average payment: $440 a month · Average wait: 52 months · (617) 552-5501
- Cobble Hill Apts HUD-assisted 84 Washington St, Somerville 02143 224 homes, 223 low-income · For families
- Beaver Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 1 Beaver Terrace Cir, Framingham 01702 254 homes, 218 low-income · For families
- Mystic View Apt Public housing 70 River Rd, Somerville 02145 215 low-income homes · Run by Somerville Housing Authority · Average payment: $988 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (617) 996-0922
- Salem ST A Public housing 630 Salem St, Malden 02148 216 homes, 213 low-income · Run by Malden Housing Authority · Average payment: $438 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (781) 322-3150
- Highland Parkway Public housing 35 Temple St, Lowell 01851 213 low-income homes · Run by Lowell Housing Authority · Average payment: $744 a month · Average wait: 53 months · (978) 937-3500
- North Canal Apartments HUD-assisted 572 Father Morissette Blvd, Lowell 01854 267 homes, 200 low-income · For families
- Riverside Towers HUD-assisted 99 Riverside Ave, Medford 02155 200 homes, 199 low-income · For older adults
- Mountain View Terrace HUD-assisted 115 Mountainview Dr, Stoneham 02180 194 low-income homes · For older adults
- Rindge Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) 402 Rindge Ave, Cambridge 273 homes, 191 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 84 · 3 bd: 168 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Bowdoin Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 18 Bowdoin St, Malden 226 homes, 190 low-income · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 95 · 3 bd: 72 · In service since 2006
- Memorial Drive Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 808 Memorial Dr, Cambridge 301 homes, 173 low-income · 1 bd: 128 · 2 bd: 138 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1998
- Pleasant ST Public housing 557 Pleasant St, Malden 02148 172 homes, 171 low-income · Run by Malden Housing Authority · Average payment: $428 a month · Average wait: 23 months · (781) 322-3150
- Beaver Street Public housing 2 John J Brady Dr, Framingham 01702 167 low-income homes · Run by Framingham Housing Authority · Average payment: $597 a month · Average wait: 2 months · (508) 879-7562
- Cochituate Homes Coop HUD-assisted 12A Interfaith Ter, Framingham 01702 160 low-income homes · For families · (508) 879-2956
- Heritage 195 Pleasant ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 195 Pleasant St, Malden 176 homes, 156 low-income · Studio: 32 · 1 bd: 144 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Arsenal Apartments HUD-assisted 465 Arsenal St, Watertown 02472 156 low-income homes · For older adults
- Briston Arms Tax credit (LIHTC) 237 Garden St, Cambridge 154 low-income homes · Studio: 15 · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 89 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Francis Cabot Lowell Mill I HUD-assisted 190 Moody St, Waltham 02453 150 homes, 149 low-income · For older adults
- Millbrook Square Apts HUD-assisted 17 Mill St, Arlington 02476 146 homes, 145 low-income · For older adults
- LaPrise Village Public housing 87 Rockwell Ave, Medford 02155 142 homes, 141 low-income · Run by Medford Housing Authority · Average payment: $974 a month · Average wait: 30 months · (781) 396-7200
- Cambridge YMCA Tax credit (LIHTC) 820 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge 136 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- Wayland Ha-Cochituate Village Apartments Public housing 106 Main St, Wayland 01778 136 low-income homes · Run by Wayland Housing Authority · Average payment: $623 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (508) 655-6310
- SOMERVILLE 75 MyrtleSt/Bryant Manor HUD-assisted 75 Myrtle St, Somerville 02145 134 low-income homes · For older adults
- Edmands House Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Edmands Rd, Framingham 132 low-income homes · 1 bd: 90 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Jaycee Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 Bowers St, Lowell 137 homes, 130 low-income · 1 bd: 123 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 1999
- B F Faulkner Tower HUD-assisted 25 Highland Ave, Somerville 02143 130 homes, 129 low-income · For older adults · (617) 628-2119
- Redwood Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 451 Black Brook Dr, Lowell 151 homes, 127 low-income · 2 bd: 112 · 3 bd: 39
- Mountain Ave Public housing 120 Mountain Ave, Malden 02148 124 homes, 122 low-income · Run by Malden Housing Authority · Average payment: $375 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (781) 322-3150
- Longfellow Glen HUD-assisted 655 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury 01776 120 low-income homes · For older adults
- Centennial Island Apts HUD-assisted 576 Lawrence St, Lowell 01852 118 homes, 117 low-income · For older adults
- Countryside Village HUD-assisted 460 Boston Post Rd E, Marlborough 01752 118 homes, 117 low-income · For families · (508) 481-8032
- Countryside Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 450 Boston Post Rd E, Marlborough 118 homes, 115 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 54 · In service since 2000
- Cedar Glen HUD-assisted 2 Elderberry Ln, Reading 01867 114 homes, 113 low-income · For older adults
- Edmands House HUD-assisted 15 Edmands Rd, Framingham 01701 190 homes, 112 low-income · For families
- Jas Consolidated Tax credit (LIHTC) 51 Bristol St, East Cambridge 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 45 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Jas Consolidated Tax credit (LIHTC) 51 Bristol St, East Cambridge 112 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 45 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Framingham Green HUD-assisted 140 Maynard Rd, Framingham 01701 110 low-income homes · For older adults
- Bowdoin Apartments HUD-assisted 17A Lisbon St, Malden 02148 226 homes, 108 low-income · For families
- Francis Cabot Lowell Mill II HUD-assisted 174 Moody St, Waltham 02453 108 low-income homes · For older adults
- Cefalo Memorial Complex HUD-assisted 245 W Wyoming Ave, Melrose 02176 107 low-income homes · For older adults
- Princeton Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 506 Redwood Ln, Lowell 151 homes, 106 low-income · 2 bd: 111 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Pearl Street Public housing 89 Pearl St, Malden 02148 110 homes, 106 low-income · Run by Malden Housing Authority · Average payment: $453 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (781) 322-3150
- Golda Meir House I HUD-assisted 160 Stanton Ave, Newton 02466 124 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults
- Spring Court Ext Public housing 1 Spring Court Ext, Woburn 01801 100 low-income homes · Run by Woburn Housing Authority · Average payment: $946 a month · Average wait: 28 months · (781) 935-0818
- Suffolk Manor Public housing 312 Bryant St, Malden 02148 100 low-income homes · Run by Malden Housing Authority · Average payment: $442 a month · Average wait: 25 months · (781) 322-3150
- Coleman House I HUD-assisted 677 Winchester St, Newton 02459 100 homes, 99 low-income · For older adults
- Mayflower Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 193 Hildreth St, Lowell 99 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 86 · In service since 1997
- Parkside Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 195 Hildreth St, Lowell 99 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 87
- Stony Brook Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Coakley Cir, Westford 98 low-income homes · 1 bd: 68 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Arborpoint at Woodland Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 1940 Washington St, Newton 180 homes, 96 low-income · 1 bd: 75 · 2 bd: 96 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Townehouse of Lowell HUD-assisted 16 Middle St, Lowell 01852 96 low-income homes · For older adults
- Ashland Commons HUD-assisted 13 Presidents Row, Ashland 01721 96 homes, 95 low-income · For older adults
- Machado House at Peter's Grove Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Lake St, Hudson 95 low-income homes · Studio: 22 · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2014
- Peters Grove HUD-assisted 11 Lake St, Hudson 01749 95 low-income homes · For older adults
- Robinson Cuticura Mill Apts HUD-assisted 59 Green St, Malden 02148 94 homes, 93 low-income · For older adults
- Lord Manor HUD-assisted 321 Pawtucket St, Lowell 01854 94 homes, 92 low-income · For older adults
- Norma Oliver Village Public housing 4 Glen Rd, Hudson 01749 92 low-income homes · Run by Hudson Housing Authority · Average payment: $584 a month · (978) 562-9268
- Shillman House Tax credit (LIHTC) 49 Edmands Rd, Framingham 150 homes, 90 low-income · 1 bd: 94 · 2 bd: 56 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Appleton Mills Redevelopment 1a Tax credit (LIHTC) 219 Jackson St, Lowell 90 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 47 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Pearl Street Park HUD-assisted 240 Pearl St, Somerville 02145 86 homes, 85 low-income · For older adults
- Lowell Sun / Father Johns HUD-assisted 73 Market St, Lowell 01852 84 low-income homes · For older adults
- Academy Knoll Apartments HUD-assisted 22 Broad St, Marlborough 01752 81 low-income homes · For older adults
- Billerica HUD-assisted 16 River St, Billerica 01821 80 low-income homes · For older adults
- DRACUT HA/Hanson Glenn HUD-assisted 971 Mammoth Rd, Dracut 01826 80 low-income homes · For older adults
- Roosevelt Towers / Cambridge H.a. HUD-assisted · Public housing 14 Roosevelt Towers, Cambridge 02141 141 homes, 77 low-income · For older adults · Run by Cambridge Housing Authority · Average payment: $605 a month · (617) 864-3020
- Everett Housing HUD-assisted 66 Main St, Everett 02149 78 homes, 77 low-income · For older adults
- Auburn Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 Auburn Park, Cambridge 77 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2015 · For families
- MSGR. Neagle Apartments HUD-assisted 350 Charles St, Malden 02148 76 homes, 75 low-income · For older adults
- Mission Springs HUD-assisted 100 Summer St, Holliston 01746 75 low-income homes · For older adults
- Weldon Manor Public housing 35 Bradlee Rd, Medford 02155 75 low-income homes · Run by Medford Housing Authority · Average payment: $591 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (781) 396-7200
- Golda Meir House II HUD-assisted 160 Stanton Ave, Newton 02466 74 low-income homes · For older adults
- Briston Arms HUD-assisted 237 Garden St, Cambridge 02138 154 homes, 73 low-income · For families
- Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 259 Lowell St, Somerville 97 homes, 73 low-income · 1 bd: 97 · In service since 2000
- Peter Sanborn Place HUD-assisted 50 Bay State Rd, Reading 01867 74 homes, 73 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Vna Senior Living Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 405 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville 99 homes, 72 low-income · 1 bd: 99 · In service since 2008 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Bedford Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Springs Rd, Bedford 71 low-income homes · 1 bd: 71 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Lowell Belvidere Housing HUD-assisted 32 Pleasant St, Lowell 01852 71 homes, 70 low-income · For families
- Massachusetts Mills 3 Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Massmills Dr, Lowell 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 44 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2016 · For families
- ST Marys Apartments HUD-assisted 88 Lexington St, Waltham 02452 70 homes, 69 low-income · For older adults
- John F Kennedy Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 55 Essex St, Cambridge 69 low-income homes · 1 bd: 69 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Ashland House HUD-assisted 119 Main St, Ashland 01721 67 homes, 66 low-income · For older adults
- MT Pleasant Apts HUD-assisted 70 Perkins St, Somerville 02145 65 low-income homes · For older adults
- Saxonville Village HUD-assisted 1559 Concord St, Framingham 01701 64 homes, 63 low-income · For families
- Close Building HUD-assisted 243 Broadway, Cambridge 02139 61 low-income homes · For families
- Rogers Hall HUD-assisted 196 Rogers St, Lowell 01852 61 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults
- Lexington Ha Public housing 2 Countryside Vlg, Lexington 02420 60 low-income homes · Run by Lexington Housing Authority · Average payment: $402 a month · Average wait: 40 months · (781) 861-0900
- Chelmsfor Woods Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 261 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford 58 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Bedford Veterans Quarters HUD-assisted 200 Springs Rd, Bedford 01730 56 low-income homes · For families
- Concord ST Circle Apts/Maynard Ha HUD-assisted 1 Concord St, Maynard 01754 56 low-income homes · For older adults
- Rindge Tower Apartments HUD-assisted 402 Rindge Ave, Cambridge 02140 273 homes, 55 low-income · For families
- Lancaster Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 8 Lancaster St, Cambridge 65 homes, 55 low-income · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Tribune Apartments HUD-assisted 46 Irving St, Framingham 01702 53 low-income homes · For older adults
- Stone Brook Farms Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Farms Dr, Burlington 202 homes, 51 low-income · In service since 1987
- Shillman House HUD-assisted 49 Edmands Rd, Framingham 01701 150 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (617) 912-8421
- Arbor at Wakefield Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Court St, Wakefield 90 homes, 50 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 80 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2006
- Christopher Heights of Marlborough Tax credit (LIHTC) 84 Chestnut St, Marlborough 83 homes, 50 low-income · Studio: 71 · 1 bd: 12 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Golda Meier Tax credit (LIHTC) 160 Stanton Ave, Auburndale 68 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
- Golda Meier Tax credit (LIHTC) 160 Stanton Ave, Auburndale 68 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2020 · For older adults
- Elizabeth Brook Way Apartments HUD-assisted 22 Johnston Way, Stow 01775 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (978) 897-4404
- Mazur Park Apartments HUD-assisted 227 Fayette St, Lowell 01852 50 low-income homes · For older adults
- Mill Pond Apartments HUD-assisted 50 Mill Rd, Littleton 01460 50 low-income homes · For older adults
- Old Mill Glen HUD-assisted 401 Dawn Rd, Maynard 01754 50 low-income homes · For families · (781) 278-0310
- Plantation Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 Johnston Way, Stow 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 2
- Tewksbury Ha Public housing Tewksbury 01876 50 low-income homes · Run by Tewksbury Housing Authority · Average payment: $700 a month · Average wait: 48 months · (978) 851-7392
- Townsend Eld Residences/ Atwood Acres HUD-assisted 66 Dudley Rd, Townsend 01469 50 low-income homes · For older adults
- Whitney-Lorenti House Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Summer St, Everett 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1992
- Whitney-Lorenti House HUD-assisted 15 Summer St, Everett 02149 50 low-income homes · For older adults
- Walden Square Apts HUD-assisted 15 Walden Square Rd, Cambridge 02140 240 homes, 48 low-income · For families
- Parkway Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 201 Chelsea St, Everett 74 homes, 47 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2008 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Kimball Court I Tax credit (LIHTC) 24 Pearl St, Woburn 184 homes, 46 low-income · In service since 1988
- Irving Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 75 Irving St, Framingham 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 4
- Irving Square Apts HUD-assisted 75 Irving St, Framingham 01702 46 low-income homes · For older adults
- Sirk Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 Bridge St, Lowell 46 low-income homes · Studio: 17 · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2002
- Coleman House II HUD-assisted 677 Winchester St, Newton 02459 46 homes, 45 low-income · For older adults
- Colonial Point HUD-assisted 95 Audubon Rd, Wakefield 01880 176 homes, 44 low-income · For families
- Cluster GDN Apt Public housing 65 Phineas St, Dracut 01826 44 low-income homes · Run by Dracut Housing Authority · Average payment: $588 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (978) 957-3515
- Nashoba Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Winthrop Ave, Ayer 73 homes, 43 low-income · Studio: 56 · 1 bd: 17
- Brigham House Tax credit (LIHTC) 341 Mount Auburn St, Watertown 62 homes, 43 low-income · Studio: 62 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Brook School Apts HUD-assisted 44 School St, Weston 02493 51 homes, 42 low-income · For older adults
- Sumner ST HSG for the Elderly HUD-assisted 195 Sumner St, Newton 02459 43 homes, 42 low-income · For older adults
- 34 Linden Street Apts LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 36 Linden St, Somerville 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2002
- Hamilton Grove Apts. / Newton H.a. HUD-assisted 541 Grove St, Newton 02462 42 low-income homes · For older adults
- John W. Weeks House HUD-assisted 7 Hereward Rd, Newton 02459 42 low-income homes · For older adults
- Lowell HUD-assisted 50 Stackpole St, Lowell 01852 42 low-income homes · For older adults
- New Falls Apts HUD-assisted 2281 Washington St, Newton 02462 60 homes, 41 low-income · For older adults
- Swartz Properties Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 Auburn Park, Cambridge 59 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 40 · 3 bd: 15 · In service since 1995
- Bruyere Gardens HUD-assisted 975 Varnum Ave, Lowell 01854 41 low-income homes · For older adults · (978) 569-1023
- Chestnut Square Apt Tax credit (LIHTC) 77 Chestnut St, Lowell 41 low-income homes · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 1998
- Temple Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 Temple St, Cambridge 41 low-income homes · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Appleton Mills Redevelopment 1b Tax credit (LIHTC) 265 Jackson St, Lowell 40 low-income homes · Studio: 25 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Claflin House HUD-assisted 40 Taylor St, Framingham 01702 40 low-income homes · For older adults
- Crystal View Apt Public housing 101 Broadway St, Wakefield 01880 40 low-income homes · Run by Wakefield Housing Authority · Average payment: $593 a month · Average wait: 43 months · (781) 245-7328
- Daniel F Burns Apts Public housing 45 Linnaean St, Cambridge 02138 40 low-income homes · Run by Cambridge Housing Authority · Average payment: $461 a month · (617) 864-3020
- Kent Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 28 Kent St, Somerville 40 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 1998
- Putnam Green Tax credit (LIHTC) 625 Putnam Ave, Cambridge 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2012 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Temple Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 7 Temple St, Cambridge 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2015 · For families
- The Wentworth HUD-assisted 1 Shattuck St, Lowell 01852 40 low-income homes · For older adults
- Waverly Woods - Zone 6 Mclean Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Olmsted Dr, Belmont 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 9 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Auburn Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Brookline Pl, Cambridge 77 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 20
- Neville Place Assisted Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 650 Concord Ave, Cambridge 71 homes, 39 low-income · Studio: 35 · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2001
- Cambridge Alliance Tax credit (LIHTC) 55 Columbia St, Cambridge 42 homes, 37 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Choice Centre (chelmsford) Tax credit (LIHTC) 19 Sheila Ave, North Chelmsford 37 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2011 · For older adults, people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Echo Ridge Public housing 74 Thurston Rd, Newton 02464 36 low-income homes · Run by Newton Housing Authority · Average payment: $420 a month · Average wait: 41 months · (617) 552-5501
- Nonantum Village Public housing 239 Watertown St, Newton 02458 36 low-income homes · Run by Newton Housing Authority · Average payment: $422 a month · Average wait: 8 months · (617) 552-5501
- Townsend Woods HUD-assisted 55 Dudley Rd, Townsend 01469 36 low-income homes · For older adults
- Planning Office for Urban Affairs HUD-assisted 470 Boston Rd, Billerica 01821 41 homes, 35 low-income · For older adults
- Water Street Apartments HUD-assisted 42 Water St, Medford 02155 35 low-income homes · For older adults
- Kimball Court III Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 Kimball Ct, Woburn 167 homes, 34 low-income · In service since 1990
- Nonantum Village Place HUD-assisted 241 Watertown St, Newton 02458 35 homes, 34 low-income · For older adults
- Groton Commons HUD-assisted 74 Willowdale Rd, Groton 01450 34 low-income homes · For older adults
- Putnam School / Cambridge H.a. HUD-assisted 86 Otis St, Cambridge 02141 34 low-income homes · For older adults
- The Majestic Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 445 Merrimack St, Lowell 34 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 30 · In service since 2003
- Peabody Majestic Tax credit (LIHTC) 375 Merrimack St, Lowell 34 homes, 33 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 30
- Gorham Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 305 Gorham Street LLC, Lowell 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Liberty Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 63 Fletcher St, Lowell 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 3 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Mass Mills I Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Massmills Dr, Lowell 160 homes, 32 low-income · In service since 1989
- Apts at Boott Mills Tax credit (LIHTC) 141 John St, Lowell 154 homes, 32 low-income · 1 bd: 76 · 2 bd: 71 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Bishop Allen Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 70 + 77 Bishop Allen Drive; 51 + 62 Norfolk Street, Cambridge 32 low-income homes · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 27 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Maynard Ha Public housing 1 Dawn Rd, Maynard 01754 32 low-income homes · Run by Maynard Housing Authority · Average payment: $585 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (978) 897-8738
- Trolley Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 2401 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Villa at Meadowview HUD-assisted 100 Corinne Way, Tewksbury 01876 32 low-income homes · For older adults
- Visiting Nurse Assisted Living HUD-assisted 405 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Somerville 02144 99 homes, 31 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Jefferson Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Clifton Pl, Cambridge 31 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2020 · For families
- ST Polycarp III Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 Memorial Rd, Somerville 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Sherwood Park Apts HUD-assisted 102 Phelps Rd, Framingham 01702 81 homes, 30 low-income · For families
- Auburn Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 140 Franklin St, Cambridge 60 homes, 30 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2000
- ST Patrick's Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 26 York St, Cambridge 32 homes, 30 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 13 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 1992
- Cutler Heights Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 79 Hollis St, Holliston 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2011 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Pilot Grove 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 Grove Hill Rd, Stow 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Walnut Street Center HUD-assisted 27 Bonair St, Somerville 02145 30 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Kensington at Chelmsford Tax credit (LIHTC) 225 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford 144 homes, 29 low-income · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 85
- Peirce House HUD-assisted 88 Chestnut St, Newton 02465 34 homes, 29 low-income · For older adults
- Kennedy Biscuit Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 126 Franklin St, Cambridge 142 homes, 28 low-income · In service since 1991
- Southwick Block Apts HUD-assisted 78 Prescott St, Lowell 01852 28 low-income homes · For older adults
- Newton Corner Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 276 Church St, Newton 28 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 28
- Katahdin Woods Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Katahdin Dr, Lexington 102 homes, 26 low-income · In service since 1988
- Triangle Rental Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 199 Broadway St, Lowell 26 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1997
- Pleasant Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 36 Dartmouth St, Malden 125 homes, 25 low-income · In service since 1989
- Golda Meir House Expansion HUD-assisted 160R Stanton Ave, Auburndale 02466 43 homes, 25 low-income · For older adults · (617) 965-4252
- ST Joseph & Aposs Hall Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Rosary Dr, Watertown 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- WAKEFIELD PHA/Lincoln School HUD-assisted 26 Crescent St, Wakefield 01880 25 low-income homes · For older adults
- Mass Mills II Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Massmills Dr, Lowell 120 homes, 24 low-income · In service since 1990
- Carriage Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 48 Middlesex St, Lowell 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 15 · In service since 2001
- Gorham Street - Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 305 Gorham St, Lowell 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Maple Ridge Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 4 Longfellow Ln, Tyngsboro 24 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2013 · For families
- SOMERVILLE 268 Washington Street HUD-assisted 268 Washington St, Somerville 02143 24 low-income homes · For older adults
- ST Polycarp I Tax credit (LIHTC) 460 Mystic Ave, Somerville 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2009 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Evans Park at Newton Corner Tax credit (LIHTC) 430 Centre St, Newton 112 homes, 23 low-income · Studio: 32 · 1 bd: 70 · 2 bd: 10
- Winndevelopment Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Magazine St, Cambridge 85 homes, 23 low-income · In service since 1987
- Pilot Grove Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Warren Rd, Stow 60 homes, 22 low-income · In service since 1991
- Benfield Farms Tax credit (LIHTC) 575 South St, Carlisle 26 homes, 22 low-income · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Wakefield Senior Housing HUD-assisted 50 Harts Hill Rd, Wakefield 01880 23 homes, 22 low-income · For older adults
- Acre High School LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 760 Merrimack St, Lowell 22 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2011 · For people with disabilities, families
- Dyouville Senior Living CTR Inc HUD-assisted 979 Varnum Ave, Lowell 01854 22 low-income homes · For older adults
- Warren House Tax credit (LIHTC) 1600 Washington St Ph 5, West Newton 59 homes, 21 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 37 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1990
- Harvard Place HUD-assisted 231 Harvard St, Cambridge 02139 22 homes, 21 low-income · For older adults · (617) 234-2919
- Pleasant Street School Apts HUD-assisted 62 Pleasant St, Ayer 01432 22 homes, 21 low-income · For older adults
- Heritage the HUD-assisted 195 Pleasant St, Malden 02148 177 homes, 20 low-income · For older adults
- Cabot Park Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 Munroe St, Newton 100 homes, 20 low-income · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 73 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1996
- Maplewood Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 305 Broadway, Malden 98 homes, 20 low-income · Studio: 59 · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 1998
- Community Housing Options HUD-assisted 22 West St, Concord 01742 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Greater Marlboro Prog A & B HUD-assisted 40 Mechanic St, Marlborough 01752 20 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (508) 485-4227
- Nutting Grove / Ayer H.a. HUD-assisted 18 Pond St, Ayer 01432 20 low-income homes · For older adults
- Squirrel Brand Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 17 Boardman St, Cambridge 20 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2002
- Elm Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1066 Cambridge St, Cambridge 19 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2011 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Pond Side Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 147 King St, Littleton 90 homes, 18 low-income · In service since 1989
- Longwood Place at Reading Tax credit (LIHTC) 75 Pearl St, Reading 86 homes, 18 low-income · Studio: 34 · 1 bd: 46 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 1997
- 1060 Belmont ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 1060 Belmont St, Watertown 18 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2010 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Noonan Glen HUD-assisted 75 Hemingway St, Winchester 01890 18 low-income homes · For older adults
- Perry Street Renovation Tax credit (LIHTC) 233 Perry St, Lowell 18 low-income homes · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1998
- Harwell Homes HUD-assisted 1 Citizen Pl, Cambridge 02141 56 homes, 17 low-income · For families
- Main Street Apartments HUD-assisted 509 Lincoln St, Marlboro 01752 17 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- 33 Bow ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 33 Bow St, Somerville 18 homes, 16 low-income · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 2
- Coolidge School Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 319 Arlington St, Watertown 38 homes, 15 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 22
- Market Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 19 Market St, Cambridge 16 homes, 15 low-income · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1995
- Old High School Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 433 Massachusetts Ave, Acton 15 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2012 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- ST Joseph's School Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 511 Moody St, Lowell 15 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2008 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Beaverbrook Step HUD-assisted 16 Irving St, Watertown 02472 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Churchill Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 2505 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge 12 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 1999
- Merrimack Street Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 442 Merrimack St, Lowell 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 4 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2007 · For families
- New Merrimack Street Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 517 Moody St, Lowell 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 5 · 4 bd: 3
- Putnam Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 260 Putnam Ave, Cambridge 12 low-income homes · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 1994
- Reading Residential Programs HUD-assisted 6 Pitman Dr, Reading 01867 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Walnut Street 110 HUD-assisted 110 Walnut St, Somerville 02145 12 low-income homes · For families
- Douglas House Tax credit (LIHTC) 7 Oakland St, Lexington 15 homes, 11 low-income · Studio: 15 · In service since 2008 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
- Broadwal Homes HUD-assisted 110 Broadway, Arlington 02474 11 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Irving Street Apts HUD-assisted 81 Irving St, Framingham 01702 11 low-income homes · For families
- Pine ST 22-40 HUD-assisted 2 Pine Pl, Framingham 01702 11 low-income homes · For families
- Warren House HUD-assisted 17 Warren Ave, Woburn 01801 11 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Colburn School Apts HUD-assisted 136 Lawrence St, Lowell 01852 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Magazine House HUD-assisted 77 Magazine St, Cambridge 02139 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Pearl Street House HUD-assisted 86 Pearl St, Somerville 02145 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (617) 492-2992
- William B. Trainor II Manor Public housing 40 Dublin St, Lowell 01854 10 low-income homes · Run by Lowell Housing Authority · (978) 937-3500
- Inman Square/Cast II HUD-assisted 1221 Cambridge St, Cambridge 02139 125 homes, 9 low-income · For older adults
- First Lowell Rehab HUD-assisted 619 Gorham St, Lowell 01852 47 homes, 9 low-income · For families · (978) 459-3631
- Orchard Hill at Sudbury Tax credit (LIHTC) 761 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury 45 homes, 9 low-income · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 35 · In service since 1999
- Douglas House HUD-assisted 7 Oakland St, Lexington 02420 15 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Triangle House HUD-assisted 146 Lawrence St, Malden 02148 10 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Center House HUD-assisted 167 Highland Ave, Somerville 02143 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Portland Marcella HUD-assisted 8 Marcella St, Cambridge 02141 9 low-income homes · For families
- Carlisle Village Court HUD-assisted 145 Church St, Carlisle 01741 18 homes, 8 low-income · For older adults
- Vernon Street Residence HUD-assisted 20 Vernon St, Framingham 01701 9 homes, 8 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Alternative Homes HUD-assisted 33 Nonantum Pl, Newton 02458 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Broadway Residence HUD-assisted 181 Broadway, Somerville 02145 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (617) 492-5559
- California Street HUD-assisted 538 California St, Newton 02460 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Mclaughlin House HUD-assisted 333 Park St, North Reading 01864 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Minuteman HSG HUD-assisted 500 Newtown Rd, Littleton 01460 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- MT. Vernon I HUD-assisted 54 Mount Vernon St, Somerville 02145 8 low-income homes · For older adults
- MT. Vernon II HUD-assisted 58 Mount Vernon St, Somerville 02145 8 low-income homes · For families
- Somerville Place HUD-assisted 131 Somerville Ave, Somerville 02143 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Stevens ST Supportive HSG HUD-assisted 25 Stevens St, Marlborough 01752 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Three Gems HUD-assisted 738 Merrimack St, Lowell 01854 8 homes, 7 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Co-Nexus, Inc. HUD-assisted 34 Andover Rd, Billerica 01821 7 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- MT. Vernon III HUD-assisted 80 Mount Vernon St, Somerville 02145 7 low-income homes · For families
- Juniper House HUD-assisted 14 Newtonville Ave, Newton 02458 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Coyne Road Group Home HUD-assisted 20 Coyne Rd, Newton 02468 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Great Road Apartments HUD-assisted 208 Great Rd, Maynard 01754 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Lowell Residence HUD-assisted 111 Fort Hill Ave, Lowell 01852 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Mechanic Street Apts HUD-assisted 153 Mechanic St, Marlboro 01752 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Natick Village HUD-assisted 8 Natick Village Way, Natick 01760 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- 33 Sargent Avenue HUD-assisted 15 Mortimer Pl, Somerville 02145 11 homes, 5 low-income · For families
- Cmarc West Street HUD-assisted 30 West St, Woburn 01801 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Jackson Road Group Home HUD-assisted 27 Jackson Rd, Somerville 02145 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Prospect Street Apts HUD-assisted 120 Prospect St, Marlborough 01752 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Bontempo Road HUD-assisted 21 Bontempo Rd, Newton 02459 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Hopkins Street Residence HUD-assisted 159 Hopkins St, Reading 01867 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Waltham Residence HUD-assisted 300 Florence Rd, Waltham 02453 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Wilmington Comm Residence HUD-assisted 500 Woburn St, Wilmington 01887 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Wolcott Street 81 HUD-assisted 81 Wolcott St, Medford 02155 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Majestic Apts HUD-assisted 445 Merrimack St, Lowell 01854 34 homes, 3 low-income · For families
- Reading Community Residence HUD-assisted 40 Sanborn St, Reading 01867 4 homes, 3 low-income · For people with disabilities
- Chlemsford Woods Residences 2 HUD-assisted 267 Littleton Rd, Chelmsford 01824 56 homes, 2 low-income · (978) 256-7425
- Clarendon Hill Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 1370 Broadway, Somerville 472 homes
- 808 Memorial Drive HUD-assisted 808 Memorial Dr, Cambridge 02139 300 homes · For older adults
- Lyndon B Johnson Apts LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 150 Erie St, Cambridge 175 homes
- Pri Longfellow Glen LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 655 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury 120 homes
- Summerhill Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 121 Summer Hill Gln, Maynard 120 homes · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Cedar Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 3 Elderberry Ln, Reading 114 homes
- Capen Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Capen Ct, Somerville 95 homes
- Cambridge Court Apartments HUD-assisted 411 Franklin St, Cambridge 02139 92 homes · For older adults
- Salem Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 280 Salem St, Malden 79 homes
- Whitman Woods I Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Longfellow Ln, Tyngsborough 71 homes
- The Coolidge at Sudbury Tax credit (LIHTC) 189 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury 64 homes
- Counting House Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 109 Jackson St, Lowell 52 homes · 1 bd: 29 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Pri Old Mill Glen LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 410 Dawn Rd, Maynard 50 homes
- Jackson Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) Jackson Gardens, Cambridge 45 homes
- Residences at Stony Brook Phase 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 7 Farmers Way, Westford 36 homes
- TC Capitol Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 252 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington 32 homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2013 · For families
- ST Polycarp II Tax credit (LIHTC) 480 Mystic Ave, Somerville 29 homes
- Unity Place LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 482 Moody St, Lowell 23 homes
- Cross Street Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 354 Cross St, Malden 19 homes · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 3 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2005 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Pri Noonan Glen LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 75 Hemingway St, Winchester 18 homes
- Heritage at Vernon Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 430 Centre St, Newton In service since 1994
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
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 Middlesex County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 35 agencies serve in Middlesex County. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $36,000 | $60,000 | $96,000 |
| 2 people | $41,150 | $68,600 | $109,700 |
| 3 people | $46,300 | $77,150 | $123,400 |
| 4 people | $51,400 | $85,700 | $137,100 |
| 5 people | $55,550 | $92,600 | $148,100 |
| 6 people | $59,650 | $99,450 | $159,050 |
| 7 people | $63,750 | $106,300 | $170,050 |
| 8 people | $67,850 | $113,150 | $181,000 |
Area median income: $164,600. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area. Where a single figure is needed, we use Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area, the area where most people live. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Income limits by HUD area in Middlesex County
HUD splits this county into 2 areas, each with its own limits. These are for 4 people; find your town in its area's list. The agency tells you which one is yours.
| HUD area | Median income | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
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Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area The area where most people live 44 towns in this areaActon town, Arlington town, Ashby town, Ashland town, Ayer town, Bedford town, Belmont town, Boxborough town, Burlington town, Cambridge city, Carlisle town, Concord town, Everett city, Framingham city, Holliston town, Hopkinton town, Hudson town, Lexington town, Lincoln town, Littleton town, Malden city, Marlborough city, Maynard town, Medford city, Melrose city, Natick town, Newton city, North Reading town, Reading town, Sherborn town, Shirley town, Somerville city, Stoneham town, Stow town, Sudbury town, Townsend town, Wakefield town, Waltham city, Watertown city, Wayland town, Weston town, Wilmington town, Winchester town, Woburn city | $164,600 | $51,400 | $85,700 | $137,100 |
Lowell, MA HUD Metro FMR Area 10 towns in this areaBillerica town, Chelmsford town, Dracut town, Dunstable town, Groton town, Lowell city, Pepperell town, Tewksbury town, Tyngsborough town, Westford town | $143,000 | $42,900 | $71,500 | $109,600 |
HUD income limits by area for 4 people, per year, Fiscal year 2026. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026 Source: Income Limits (HUD) Fiscal year 2026 Income Limits (HUD) (external site)
HUD sets fair market rents by area inside this county, so the 90% to 110% range depends on your area. Your agency publishes its payment standard.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Cambridge Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 7,602 vouchers · 52 public housing units (617) 864-3020 Cambridge Housing Authority: ed@cambridge-housing.org
- Lowell Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,405 vouchers · 1,621 public housing units (978) 937-3500 Lowell Housing Authority: tchhan@lhma.org
- Malden Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 983 vouchers · 1,185 public housing units (781) 322-3150 Malden Housing Authority: SFinn@maldenhousing.org
- Somerville Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,369 vouchers · 583 public housing units (617) 996-0922 Somerville Housing Authority: dianec@sha-web.org
- Medford Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,194 vouchers · 497 public housing units (781) 396-7200 Medford Housing Authority: jdriscoll@medfordhousing.org
- Framingham Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,065 vouchers · 167 public housing units (508) 879-7562 Framingham Housing Authority: planders@framha.org
- Chelmsford Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 891 vouchers (978) 256-7425 Chelmsford Housing Authority: david@chelmsfordha.com
- Newton Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 446 vouchers · 298 public housing units (617) 552-5501 Newton Housing Authority: azarechian@newtonhousing.org
- Waltham Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 455 vouchers · 265 public housing units (781) 894-3357 Waltham Housing Authority: jgoll@walhouse.org
- Arlington Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 427 vouchers (781) 646-3400 Arlington Housing Authority: jnagle@arlingtonhousing.org
- Wakefield Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 378 vouchers · 40 public housing units (781) 245-7328 Wakefield Housing Authority: mhickey@wakefieldhousing.org
- Woburn Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 292 vouchers · 100 public housing units (781) 935-0818 Woburn Housing Authority: dkeating@woburnhousing.org
- Everett Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 370 vouchers (617) 387-6389 Everett Housing Authority: ndipierro@everetthousingauthority.org
- Melrose Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 301 vouchers (781) 665-1622 Melrose Housing Authority: martin@melroseha.com
- Watertown Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 225 vouchers (617) 923-3950 Watertown Housing Authority: jweir@watertownha.org
- Wayland Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 81 vouchers · 136 public housing units (508) 655-6310 Wayland Housing Authority: bboggia@waylandhousing.com
- Hudson Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 72 vouchers · 92 public housing units (978) 562-9268 Hudson Housing Authority: jaclynp@hudsonhousing.org
- Tewksbury Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 113 vouchers · 50 public housing units (978) 851-7392 Tewksbury Housing Authority: mmaniscalco@tewksburyhousing.com
- Acton Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 159 vouchers (978) 263-5339 Acton Housing Authority: melissa@actonhousing.net
- Lexington Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 88 vouchers · 60 public housing units (781) 861-0900 Lexington Housing Authority: cfoley@lexingtonhousing.org
- Winchester Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 147 vouchers (781) 721-5718 Winchester Housing Authority: whaexecdir@winchesterha.org
- Marlborough C.D.A. - Housing Division Section 8 vouchers · 138 vouchers (508) 624-6908 Marlborough C.D.A. - Housing Division: ccarter@marlborough-ma.gov
- Reading Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 128 vouchers (781) 944-6755 Reading Housing Authority: julie@readinghousing.org
- Dracut Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 71 vouchers · 44 public housing units (978) 957-3515 Dracut Housing Authority: drahouse@aol.com
- Concord Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 107 vouchers (978) 369-8435 Concord Housing Authority: jpolito@concordha.org
- Natick Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 105 vouchers (508) 653-2971 Natick Housing Authority: shur@natickha.org
- Burlington Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 96 vouchers (781) 272-7786 Burlington Housing Authority: PKinnon@burlingtonhama.org
- Community TeamWork, Inc. Section 8 vouchers · 82 vouchers (978) 654-5715 Community TeamWork, Inc.: EHealey@COMTEAM.ORG
- Billerica Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 68 vouchers (978) 667-1661 Billerica Housing Authority: Bcorrenti@billericahousing.org
- Holliston Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 52 vouchers (508) 429-6266 Holliston Housing Authority: Holliston.ha@verizon.net
- Belmont Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 50 vouchers (617) 484-2160 Belmont Housing Authority: rmorales@cambridge-housing.org
- American Training by Chelmsford Housing Section 8 vouchers · 50 vouchers (978) 256-7425 American Training by Chelmsford Housing: info@chelmsfordha.com
- Maynard Housing Authority Public housing · 32 public housing units (978) 897-8738 Maynard Housing Authority: V.Morris@Maynard-Housing.com
- North Reading Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 25 vouchers (978) 664-2982 North Reading Housing Authority: ABeineke@northreadingha.org
- Wilmington Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 11 vouchers (978) 658-8531 Wilmington Housing Authority: mcleary@northandoverha.com
Housing agencies in Massachusetts Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Massachusetts
What Massachusetts 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.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- M.G.L. c. 186, §15B(1)(b)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 30 days
- M.G.L. c. 186, §15B(4)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- M.G.L. c. 186, §11
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- M.G.L. c. 186, §12
- Only a court order can remove youM.G.L. c. 186, §15F
- Protection from retaliationM.G.L. c. 186, §18
- Repair and deduct from the rentM.G.L. c. 111, §127L
Help
Where to get help with rent in Middlesex County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Middlesex County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Credit Card MGMT Svcs, Inc D/B/A Debthelper.com
400 W Cummings Park, Woburn · Spanish
- Budget and financial counseling
- Pre-purchase counseling
- and 3 more
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Somerville Community Corporation
337 Somerville Ave, Somerville · Spanish
Also serves in Creole and Portuguese.
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 3 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Middlesex County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Massachusetts, the average home bill was $167 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
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Cash to move in
$6,016
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $3,008
- Security deposit
- $3,008
- Total
- $6,016
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Middlesex County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,659–$2,440; 1 bedroom: $1,831–$2,518; 2 bedrooms: $2,383–$3,008; 3 bedrooms: $2,878–$3,584; 4 bedrooms: $3,132–$3,953. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD sets it by area within this county: the figure runs from the lowest area to the highest.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Middlesex County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,383–$3,008) without spending more than 30% of income takes $45.83–$57.85 an hour full time, or $95,320–$120,320 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Middlesex County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $71,500–$85,700 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Middlesex County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,240 in 01850 to $4,510 in 01731. 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 Middlesex County?
HUD lists 311 properties with homes for low-income households in Middlesex County: 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 Middlesex County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Middlesex County, 47% of renter households are in that position; in Massachusetts, 52%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).