Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 902 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 80,394 units across the state, with strong concentrations in Boston, Springfield, and Worcester. Of the 851 properties with inspection scores on record, 631 earned an excellent rating, reflecting a well-maintained portfolio overall. Whether you are searching in a large city or a smaller community, this guide can help you find and compare income-based options near you.
1,619
Properties
128,797
Total units
377
Cities
Cities in Massachusetts
Boston93 properties · 6,245 unitsBoston89 properties · 9,991 unitsSpringfield55 properties · 5,767 unitsDorchester53 properties · 5,683 unitsDorchester43 properties · 3,767 unitsSpringfield36 properties · 2,860 unitsRoxbury35 properties · 3,721 unitsWorcester34 properties · 5,041 unitsWorcester29 properties · 1,580 unitsCambridge27 properties · 1,753 unitsLowell25 properties · 2,355 unitsLawrence23 properties · 1,048 unitsLynn21 properties · 2,421 unitsHolyoke20 properties · 1,637 unitsLowell20 properties · 1,781 unitsRoxbury19 properties · 1,056 unitsSomerville19 properties · 1,379 unitsNew Bedford18 properties · 862 unitsNewton15 properties · 633 unitsHaverhill15 properties · 1,093 unitsNew Bedford14 properties · 1,585 unitsCambridge14 properties · 2,022 unitsLawrence13 properties · 1,525 unitsFall River13 properties · 524 unitsFramingham13 properties · 1,179 unitsJamaica Plain13 properties · 877 unitsChelsea12 properties · 802 unitsChelsea11 properties · 504 unitsChicopee11 properties · 545 unitsSalem11 properties · 1,195 unitsPittsfield10 properties · 689 unitsFall River10 properties · 1,095 unitsBrockton10 properties · 1,622 unitsHaverhill10 properties · 845 unitsHolyoke10 properties · 810 unitsEast Boston9 properties · 1,160 unitsQuincy9 properties · 1,211 unitsVineyard Haven8 properties · 106 unitsRevere8 properties · 549 unitsBrighton7 properties · 1,206 unitsBeverly7 properties · 300 unitsBeverly7 properties · 483 unitsAmherst7 properties · 300 unitsLongmeadow7 properties · 224 unitsNeedham7 properties · 98 unitsSomerville7 properties · 281 unitsTaunton7 properties · 368 unitsWestfield7 properties · 417 unitsBrookline6 properties · 201 unitsFitchburg6 properties · 615 unitsHyde Park6 properties · 1,301 unitsPeabody6 properties · 725 unitsChicopee6 properties · 289 unitsGreenfield6 properties · 578 unitsRoslindale6 properties · 600 unitsMethuen6 properties · 339 unitsMattapan6 properties · 457 unitsNewton5 properties · 475 unitsAllston5 properties · 453 unitsBrookline5 properties · 423 unitsSouth Boston5 properties · 208 unitsTaunton5 properties · 374 unitsWeymouth5 properties · 452 unitsBrockton5 properties · 428 unitsWestfield5 properties · 209 unitsMalden5 properties · 583 unitsMarlborough5 properties · 232 unitsCharlestown5 properties · 791 unitsAmesbury5 properties · 31 unitsMalden5 properties · 547 unitsJamaica Plain5 properties · 195 unitsQuincy5 properties · 359 unitsRoxbury Crossing5 properties · 645 unitsReading5 properties · 208 unitsEast Wareham5 properties · 308 unitsDanvers5 properties · 286 units
Cities with the Most Affordable Housing Properties
Massachusetts affordable and income-based rental properties are spread across the state, with the highest concentrations in these cities and neighborhoods.
- Boston - 89 properties
- Springfield - 55 properties
- Dorchester - 53 properties
- Roxbury - 35 properties
- Worcester - 34 properties
- Lynn - 21 properties
- Lowell - 20 properties
- Somerville - 19 properties
- Newton - 15 properties
- Cambridge - 14 properties
Eligibility & how to apply
Helpful guides
How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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