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Low Income Housing and Subsidized Apartments in Lynn, MA

Below is the listing of 22 affordable apartments and low-income housing in Lynn, 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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Bridgewell - Lynn - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Disabled)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
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Chestnut Gardens Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 592-1246
Details: Located in Lynn, MA near the beautiful sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast, Chestnut Gardens offers high quality affordable housing to senior and disabled residents. Chestnut Gardens is centrally located near the downtown area's retail stores, public transportation, and a commuter rail station. Units are very spacious with ample closet space, assigned parking, on-site laundry facilities, and quaint sitting areas overlooking well-groomed, landscaped grounds. The building has a large community room that hosts weekly gatherings, games, crafts, holiday events and a computer lab. On-site professional property management, maintenance staff, as well as 24-hour on-call answering services offered by POAH Communities. Chestnut Gardens - a great place to call home.
Essex Gardens - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
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Details: This property consists of a fully subsidized 64 unit apartment complex consisting of two attached five story brick and masonry apartment buildings built in 1924. The total gross building area is 51,985 square feet sitting on a parcel of land 18,771 square feet.
Fabens Building - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01901
Contact Phone: (781) 599-4862
Details: Fabens Building, an unusual four-story historic brick building in Lynn, Massachusetts, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places is one of Lynn’s most significant Romanesque Revival buildings. The community is comprised of a total of 37 apartment homes, one and two bedrooms, offering bright and airy living spaces. Residents also enjoy the benefit of a laundry care suite and vibrant community gathering space. This prime location, just 2 minutes from convenient rail and bus transportation, is also close by shopping, medical centers, recreation activities and great dining choices. Residents focus on the important things – time with family and friends, pursuing their passions and having fun! For those who appreciate history and culture, there are a number of arts and cultural venues and of course, the beauty of the nearby seashore. Fabens Building is predominately designed for seniors 62+ as well as persons with disabilities who are under age 62.
Harbor Loft Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01901
Contact Phone: (781) 593-5700

Kings Beach Towers - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 581-5100

Leisure Tower - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 598-0844
Details: Just minutes from Nahant Bay and the historic diamond district in Lynn, MA, Leisure Tower is an apartment community featuring studio and one bedroom apartment homes.Residents at Leisure Tower are never far away from easy transportation to a vast array of dining, entertainment, and shopping experiences including a short walk to Lynn Beach. Public transportation in the area is a cinch – Lynn has a train stop on the Newburyport/Rockport Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail, as well as the River Works stop for GE Aviation employees at the River Works. Numerous MBTA bus routes also connect Lynn with Boston and the neighboring communities. Professionally managed by Housing Management Resources, Inc., and recently renovated, Leisure Tower offers a variety of amenities including: all utilities included, air conditioning, cable ready, door card reader, emergency pull cords & call system, full equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave, and garbage disposal, handicap accessible apartments available, intercom system, tile floors, custom window treatments, 24 hour maintenance, community room, elevator, landscaped grounds, laundry facilities, library & community room, on site management, on site parking, pet friendly, spectacular views of Boston harbor & skyline. So what are you waiting for? Affordable living in a warm & welcoming community is right around the corner!
Louis Barett Residence - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 598-3526
Details: The Louis Barett Residence, located in Lynn, MA, is a 55+ community located within walking distance of a major shopping area, local bus line and commuter rail. The building is a 12 story high-rise consisting of 27 studio and 118 one bedroom apartments. There are two fenced-in parking areas with assigned parking spaces for residents.
Marian Gardens - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 598-4667
Details: Marian Gardens is a community of 94 apartment homes distributed among 14 buildings in a quiet area tucked in behind the Lynnway, a major road in Lynn with many retail and service shops. The property is within walking distance of a number of schools, churches, playgrounds and the Lynn Common, making it ideal for families. With 44 two-bedroom, 44 three-bedroom and 6 four-bedroom apartments, there is a long waiting list for these rent-assisted units. Marian Gardens features its very own park, with a basketball court and a number of play structures. The city in 2012 gave the park the name Ernest Pleasant, a much appreciated Lynn native who has worked as Maintenance Superintendent at Marian Gardens since 1987. In addition, a separate building houses the management office and includes a community room that can be reserved by residents for special events.
Neptune Towers - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01905
Contact Phone: (781) 595-6400
Details: Neptune Towers is comprised of one, two and three bedroom apartment homes and is conveniently located within walking distance to schools, shopping, restaurants, public transportation, and the up-and-coming downtown area of Lynn. Neptune Towers are twin high-rises located in the heart of Lynn, Massachusetts. Constructed in 1970, Neptune Towers are the tallest buildings in Lynn and offer spectacular views of the ocean from one side and Boston and the North Shore from the other. Community amenities include laundry facilities, community room, beautiful landscaping, ample parking, 24-hour emergency maintenance, 24-hour video surveillance and on-site management.
New England Property Group, Llc
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (603) 325-8232
Details: SECTION 8 ACCEPTED! DELEADED 2 Bedroom, 1 Bedroom and Studio Apartments available on Essex Street, Lynn. Family oriented building in convenient city location with its own bus stop. Common areas of building recently completed renovation. *INCLUDES HEAT AND HOT WATER. *DELEADED (recertified in 2019) *LAUNDRY room on every floor *A/V SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM installed July, 2018 *PARKING for one car per apartment (parking on first come first served basis not guaranteed) *MAINTENANCE on site full-time and on call 24/7 *T BUS STOP right outside front door for ROUTES 455 AND 459 DIRECT TO BOSTON *The stove is electric. Refrigerator provided. *No pets.
Ocean Shores Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 598-5564
Details: Ocean Shores Apartments, located in Lynn, MA, is steps away from the city’s finest beaches where residents can enjoy a panoramic view from nearly all of its 202 apartments. We are a project-based Section 8 community comprised of elderly and handicapped. An applicant must meet certain income guidelines in order to apply for an apartment. Our one bedroom apartments are 612 square feet, and the two bedrooms are 696 square feet, both layouts are spacious and have updated appliances, cabinets and wood floors. Some full and partial handicapped apartments are available. Residents enjoy our large community room with full size kitchen, solarium, business center and on site laundry facility. A gazebo overlooking our own private cove is a great way to relax after shopping or dining in the area. With the MBTA station so close you can travel into Boston or further up the coast to enjoy all that the North Shore has to offer.
Olympia Square - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01901
Contact Phone: (781) 581-2051

Quaker Meadows - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 599-7295
Details: From the moment you walk through the front door you'll feel the comfort and security that makes our residents happy to call us home. Cutting edge amenities, meticulously-groomed grounds, and a dedicated staff contributes to a higher standard of living. Convenient shopping, award-winning schools, local museums and parks are all close at hand, with sponsored activities to develop new hobbies while getting to know your neighbors.
Rockmere Gardens - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01905
Contact Phone: (781) 581-1521

Rolfe House - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01901
Contact Phone: (781) 593-7884
Details: Amenities & Features: 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments; Smoke-Free Community; Fully Applianced Kitchens; Utilities Included; Emergency Pull-Cord System; Elevator; Community Room with Kitchen; Library Room; On-Site Laundry Facilities; Part-time Resident Services Coordinator; Professional On-Site Management; 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance; Assigned Resident Parking
Silsbee Tower - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01901
Contact Phone: (781) 593-6515
Details: For seniors age 62 and older, the search is over for affordable, beautifully-appointed apartments! Silsbee Tower Apartments offers spacious one-bedroom homes for low-income seniors. Our community features a craft room with a kitchen, solariums on the 4th, 7th, and 10th floors, a courtyard, laundry facilities on the 3rd and 6th floors, a community room, and a media room where movies are shown weekly. Your apartment will have an open floor plan with a fully-equipped kitchen and walk-in closets.
St. Mary's Plaza - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 593-6303
Details: Saint Mary’s Plaza is a beautiful building situated in a quiet residential neighborhood in downtown Lynn, MA. We provide high-quality affordable rental housing for seniors and the mobility impaired. Our building is a beautifully renovated former elementary school on the Saint Mary’s Church campus. Today it houses 99 apartments as well as community rooms, libraries, computer rooms, and laundry facilities. Some apartments feature balconies, and many have great views, including some ocean views. Saint Mary’s Plaza is just 20 minutes from Boston. It’s a short walk to local shopping, restaurants, banks, and the Post Office; and it’s just a short ride to Shore Drive, Kings Beach, and Red Rock Park. Public Transportation is close by at Lynn Station (MBTA) and the Lynn-to-Boston Ferry Line.
St. Stephen's Tower - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 593-1080
Details: Built in 1976, St. Stephen’s Towers Apartments in Lynn is a 130 apartment community for active seniors 62 years of age and older. St. Stephen’s includes studios and one and two bedroom apartments. This community boasts an extensive managed-care program in collaboration with Greater Lynn Senior Services which provides home care and adult foster care, as well as extended hours of service. St. Stephen’s offers an array of services to its residents including an evening meal program that operates two nights a week, life-line services and adult educational programs. Amenities include a common laundry suite, two community rooms, high-speed internet access, on-site professional management and maintenance, as well as assigned parking. Residents of St. Stephen’s Towers can enjoy an active lifestyle at the community’s greenhouse and picnic area, or relax and socialize in the resident lounge that includes a flat screen television, ping pong and billiard tables. Access to public transportation, restaurants, shops and entertainment destinations are also easily accessible to residents. St. Stephen’s Towers Apartments may be the perfect fit for you or a member of your family.
St. Theresa's House - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01101
Contact Phone: (781) 599-0246
Details: Saint Theresa House is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood in downtown Lynn, MA. We provide high-quality affordable rental housing with enhanced services for seniors and the mobility impaired. Saint Theresa House is just 20 minutes from Boston. It’s a short walk to local shopping, restaurants, banks, and the Post Office; and it’s just a short ride to Shore Drive, Kings Beach, and Red Rock Park. Public Transportation is close by at Lynn Station (MBTA) and the Lynn-to-Boston Ferry Line.
Willow Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01901
Contact Phone: (781) 595-6989
Details: Willow Apartments is a six story brick building, located in the downtown area of Lynn, Massachusetts. Formerly a historic mill building, which was converted to residential use. 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.
Wilson Gardens - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Lynn, MA - 01902
Contact Phone: (781) 598-5564
Details: Wilson Garden Apartments, located in Lynn, MA, is in a neighborhood rich with dining, retail, churches and schools all within walking distance. Two three family buildings and a low rise brick building of 20 apartments make up this lovely property. All apartments have income guidelines and are Section 8. The apartments in the main building are all one and two bedroom, and the three families are all three bedroom. The main building houses a full service laundry, and large community room.