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Low Income Housing and Subsidized Apartments in East Boston, MA

Below is the listing of 11 affordable apartments and low-income housing in East Boston, MA. Some apartments listed here will require prospective residents to meet income eligibility requirements and other guidelines specific to a housing authority, and other properties will be open to all residents needing affordable housing.

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Barnes School Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: East Boston, MA - 02128
Contact Phone: (617) 569-4620
Details: The Barnes School Apartments’ renovation and construction of 74 units of affordable elderly housing, adult day care and cultural center was the first development in the community utilizing HUD 202 funding with low income tax credits and historic tax credits. This property has commercial space for an Adult Day Care and other activities of East Boston Health Centers Inc. Other features include bright, new medical offices and a rehab gym, as well as access to the building’s scenic rooftop deck where activities and cookouts take place.
Brandywyne Village - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: East Boston, MA - 02128
Contact Phone: (617) 874-1584
Details: Conveniently situated in East Boston, MA, Brandywyne Village offers spacious living in one of the City’s hottest neighborhoods. Live steps from MBTA Blue Line, the waterfront, and a host of arts and cultural activities when you rent a one bedroom flat or two or three bedroom townhome at Brandywyne Village. Here, you’ll discover a unique mix of eateries and outdoor activities nearby.
Cheverus School Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: East Boston, MA - 02128
Contact Phone: (617) 567-4246
Details: The Cheverus School Apartments is an affordable Senior housing community with 47 one bedroom and Studio apartments. The project renovated a former city-owned three-story elementary school building. Cheverus School Apartments was developed and operates with Federal housing financing.
Landfall Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: East Boston, MA - 02128
Contact Phone: (617) 569-5590
Details: The property includes 15 units of elderly housing and one unit of commercial space in a six (6) story mid-rise with moderate rents and walk-on certificate holders. Includes penthouse office space of 3,000 sf.
Landfall West Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: East Boston, MA - 02128
Contact Phone: (617) 569-7690
Details: Landfall West Apartments is an elevated masonry building adjacent to the Boston Harbor waterfront in East Boston, Massachusetts. Occupancy is restricted to elderly and/or disabled households. Subsidy is provided through the Project-Based Section 8 Program and rents are based upon 30% of the household adjusted gross income. Amenities: On site Management Office; Professional 24hr on call maintenance; On site laundry facilities; Elevator; Community room; Courtyard sitting area; Off street parking.
Lewis Mall Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: East Boston, MA - 02128
Contact Phone: (617) 567-4246
Details: The Lewis Mall Apartments is a new construction property. This is a 47 unit complex for the frail elderly.
Lyman School Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: East Boston, MA - 02128
Contact Phone:
Details: The Lyman School Apartments project renovated a former school building to create 45 units of housing for the frail elderly and disabled. East Boston Health Center runs a program and related services to the residents and occupies space for some administration offices.
Noble House - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Disabled)
Location: East Boston, MA - 02128
Contact Phone: (617) 912-7924
Shore Plaza East - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: East Boston, MA - 02128
Contact Phone: (617) 569-7710
Details: Shore Plaza East is located along the Boston Harbor waterfront in East Boston, Massachusetts, and is comprised of four large masonry residential buildings on a 10 acre campus. Occupancy is open to all families. Subsidy is provided through the Project-Based Section 8 Program and rents are based upon 30% of the household adjusted gross income. Amenities: On site Management Office; Professional 24hr on call maintenance; On site laundry facilities; Computer learning center; Elevator; Community room; Community gardens; Playgrounds; Basketball courts; Off street parking; Adjacent to local shopping, public transportation and recreational attractions.
Victory Gardens - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: East Boston, MA - 02128
Contact Phone: (617) 569-4862
Details: Victory Garden Apartments, East Boston, Massachusetts enjoys eighty-seven apartment homes with one and two bedroom living spaces. This East Boston neighborhood is infused with old world charm and big city convenience. Residents are only five minutes from downtown Boston and its excellent medical facilities, and close by public transportation links such as the Callahan, Ted Williams and Sumner tunnels, MBTA Blue line, ferries, major highways and close link to Logan Airport. The neighborhood also offers unique restaurants of all cuisines, specialty shopping at nearby Faneuil Hall Marketplace, mall shopping at the Meadow Glen Mall in Medford, nearby grocery shopping at Shaw’s Market and great recreational opportunities such as Piers Park which enjoys striking views of the Boston skyline. Victory Gardens is predominately designed for residents 62+ as well as persons with disabilities who are under age 62.
Woodbury Cunard Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: East Boston, MA - 02128
Contact Phone: (617) 569-8200
Details: Woodbury Cunard was developed and operates with Federal housing financing. The property utilizes the Project Based Sec. 8 Federal housing program to make rent affordable to lower income tenants.

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