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
264
Cities
Cities in Massachusetts
Boston182 properties · 16,236 unitsDorchester96 properties · 9,450 unitsSpringfield91 properties · 8,627 unitsWorcester63 properties · 6,621 unitsRoxbury54 properties · 4,777 unitsLowell45 properties · 4,136 unitsCambridge41 properties · 3,775 unitsLawrence36 properties · 2,573 unitsNew Bedford32 properties · 2,447 unitsHolyoke30 properties · 2,447 unitsSomerville26 properties · 1,660 unitsHaverhill25 properties · 1,938 unitsLynn24 properties · 2,501 unitsFall River23 properties · 1,619 unitsChelsea23 properties · 1,306 unitsNewton20 properties · 1,108 unitsJamaica Plain18 properties · 1,072 unitsChicopee17 properties · 834 unitsBrockton15 properties · 2,050 unitsSalem15 properties · 1,529 unitsQuincy14 properties · 1,570 unitsBeverly14 properties · 783 unitsFramingham13 properties · 1,179 unitsTaunton12 properties · 742 unitsRevere12 properties · 823 unitsPittsfield12 properties · 778 unitsEast Boston12 properties · 1,544 unitsWestfield12 properties · 626 unitsBrookline11 properties · 624 unitsGreenfield10 properties · 1,089 unitsMalden10 properties · 1,130 unitsMattapan9 properties · 549 unitsAmherst9 properties · 600 unitsBrighton9 properties · 1,327 unitsMethuen9 properties · 488 unitsAllston8 properties · 534 unitsHyde Park8 properties · 1,405 unitsDanvers8 properties · 322 unitsWeymouth8 properties · 605 unitsNorthampton8 properties · 382 unitsVineyard Haven8 properties · 106 unitsNorth Adams7 properties · 533 unitsSouth Boston7 properties · 375 unitsPeabody7 properties · 786 unitsLongmeadow7 properties · 224 unitsCharlestown7 properties · 903 unitsRoxbury Crossing7 properties · 709 unitsNeedham7 properties · 98 unitsFitchburg7 properties · 701 unitsLeominster6 properties · 1,054 unitsGloucester6 properties · 211 unitsMarlborough6 properties · 315 unitsGardner6 properties · 603 unitsEast Wareham6 properties · 440 unitsReading6 properties · 294 unitsRoslindale6 properties · 600 unitsBourne6 properties · 323 unitsAttleboro6 properties · 605 unitsWatertown6 properties · 313 unitsWebster6 properties · 432 unitsAndover6 properties · 696 unitsAmesbury5 properties · 31 unitsDartmouth5 properties · 518 unitsHyannis5 properties · 281 unitsEasthampton5 properties · 241 unitsMarshfield5 properties · 288 unitsAthol5 properties · 174 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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