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Low Income Housing and Subsidized Apartments in Roxbury, MA

Below is the listing of 41 affordable apartments and low-income housing in Roxbury, 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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Academy Homes I - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 989-1052
Details: Urban Edge co-owns the 202-unit Academy Homes I development with the Academy Homes I Tenants Council. The complex was built in 1968 and has a combination of townhome units and walk-up apartments with some ground floor commercial space. Academy Homes I is located in the Jackson Square neighborhood of Roxbury, along Columbus Avenue and Ritchie Street. Urban Edge acquired the development in 1998.
Bancroft Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 989-1052
Details: Bancroft Apartments is a scattered site development with 45 units in Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. Urban Edge acquired the property in 1982.
Bcn Properties - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
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Charlame Park Homes - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 427-2417
Cleaves Court - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 989-1052
Details: Cleaves Court (5-17 and 6-16 Cleaves Street) is a 36-unit property in the Egleston Square neighborhood of Roxbury. Urban Edge has owned the historic property since 1985.
Council Tower - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 427-8194
Details: Since 1999, Rogerson has managed Council Tower, a 17-story elevator building, owned by Council of Elders Housing Corporation, a community based organization affiliated with Forward, Inc. Rogerson oversaw the $4.5 million renovation of the HUD-supported building in the fall of 2005. Council Tower offers 144 subsidized units for elders with a live-in staff member. The building also includes a computer learning center, fitness center, a kitchen for events, on-site laundry, and a community roof deck with unrivaled views of the Boston skyline.
Cox Building - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
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Details: Historic Cox building consist of 31 residential units owned and managed by Cruz Management Company & Affiliates since 1982.
Dimock-bragdon Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 989-1052
Details: Located along Columbus Avenue in Roxbury, between Egleston and Jackson Squares, Dimock Bragdon Apartments was Urban Edge’s first multifamily acquisition and rehabilitation. The seven contiguous buildings (1841-1865 Columbus Avenue) were vacant and blighted when Urban Edge acquired the buildings in 1982. There are 54 units in the property.
Esperanza Trust Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 541-5510
Fort Hill Trust Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 541-5510
Grant Manor - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02120
Contact Phone: (617) 445-0077
Howland One Three - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02121
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Logo Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
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Madison Park Iii - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02120
Contact Phone: (617) 445-8338
Details: This development is comprised of 120 new construction, two, three and four-bedroom, townhouse apartments with private backyards.
Madison Park Iv - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02120
Contact Phone: (617) 445-8338
Details: Madison Park IV won the coveted Housing and Neighborhood Design award from the Boston Society of Architects. The development consists of 143 new construction, two and three-bedroom, townhouse apartments. Madison Park IV is currently undergoing a $50,000,000 rehabilitation. The upgrades will include new siding, windows, doors, roofing, and energy improvements to the heating and hot water systems.
Marcus Garvey Gardens - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 442-0281
Details: Marcus Garvey Gardens offers apartments for eligible elderly applicants (62 years of age or older), disabled individuals and families. All apartments are federally assisted and families pay 30% of adjusted income for rent. The property was built in 1980 for its present use as apartments. Marcus Garvey Gardens is a 7 story building located at 44 John Elliot Square in Roxbury, MA. The property offers 161 units; of which 155 are one bedroom apartments. The remaining 6 units are three-bedroom apartment homes with two full baths. Apartments are equipped with wall sleeve air conditioners, refrigerator, range, dishwasher, garbage disposal, a combination of wall-to-wall carpeting and vinyl tile flooring, and shades for your convenience. Property amenities include a community center, courtyard area with a large seating area, a community garden located along side of the building, and on-site laundry facilities. Building entries offer a glassed vestibule with an intercom system for guests. Off of the main lobby is a sitting area and the management office. Just outside of the lobby area is a nice patio with seating.
Mhpi I - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Disabled)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02120
Contact Phone: (617) 789-4500
Mhpi Ix - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Disabled)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 789-4500
Mount Pleasants Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 442-1351
Details: Located within walking distance of plenty of options for dining, education, healthcare, public transportation, and shopping, Mt. Pleasant Apartments combines the convenience of city living, with an elegant, antiquated brownstone design, offering one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes for rent in bustling Roxbury, Massachusetts. On and near a variety of local bus lines, and just minutes from major highways, residents at Mt. Pleasant Apartments can easily enjoy all the best the Greater Boston Area has to offer, including a wide variety of entertainment, including both cinema and theatre, and superior healthcare. Mt. Pleasant Apartments are professionally managed by Housing Management Resources, Inc., and offer community laundry facilities, off street parking, the use of a community room for hosting events, as well as 24 hour, emergency maintenance service. Mt. Pleasant Apartments is also happy to be a pet friendly community, though we may have difficulty accommodating pets larger than 35 pounds.
New Academy Estates - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 445-0731
Details: New Academy Estates offers an array of floor plans with one through five bedrooms, many with townhome style layouts. All homes include amenities such as washer/dryer connections, frost-free refrigerators, dishwasher, self cleaning ovens and security systems. In addition, the community features a computer learning center and a beautiful community building for functions.
New Port Antonio Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 541-5510
Nuestra Comunidad - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
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Details: The Nuestra Portfolio has numerous affordable apartments located in the Boston Neighborhoods of Mattapan, Dorchester, Roxbury, South End and in Charlestown. All of our properties are conveniently located close to public transportation, which can easily get you to all of the local attractions (dining, shopping, entertainment) and employment opportunities that the Boston Metro Area has to offer.
Park Gardens - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
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Quincy Commons - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
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Rap Up I - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 541-5510
Rockland Street Elderly - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 442-3126
Roxbury Highlands - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 445-1100
Details: Roxbury Highlands consists of 11 historic, red brick buildings built in the first half of the 19th century that feature such desirable features as high ceilings and hardwood floors. All are in the John Eliot Historic District, which itself is within the Roxbury Highlands Historic District. The buildings include a number of retail shops and restaurants. The MBTA Orange Line and numerous bus lines serve the area. In addition, the James P. Timilty Middle School and Roxbury Community College are nearby. The property consists of two connected buildings on Centre Street, eight connected buildings on Highland Ave., and another building on John Eliot Square. Roxbury Highlands has 52 apartment homes. These include 8 studio, 13 one-bedroom, 20 two-bedroom, 4 three-bedroom and 7 four-bedroom apartments. The four-bedroom apartments have 1 ½ baths. Heat and hot water are included in the rent. There is a laundry room in each building, and apartments have well-equipped kitchens with new cabinets. Management provides 24-hour emergency maintenance service.
Ruggles Shawmut Housing - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 445-8338
Details: This property includes 43 renovated apartments offering a mix of studios to three-bedroom units.
Sarah Baker Manor - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
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School House Apartments - Kenilworth Williams - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 296-1100
Details: School House - Kenilworth Williams, in Roxbury, Massachusetts is spread among two buildings - one located at 37 Williams Street and the other at 6 Kenilworth Street. This community of one to four bedroom apartment homes enjoys easy access to major bus and train stations, shopping plazas, restaurants, and minutes to Interstate 93 and the Mass Pike. This former historic school building and industrial building has kept its old historic charm and architectural detail and residents also enjoy the vibrant community gathering space, on-site laundry care suite, convenient on-site parking and resident service programs and activities.
Smith House - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 427-9186
Details: Smith House - another winner of the notable Housing and Neighborhood Design award from the Boston Society of Architects - is composed of 132 new construction, one-bedroom apartments for the elderly. In 2018 the building underwent a complete renovation. The renovation project included upgrading the building systems, modernizing the units, reconfiguring the common areas, and adding universal design features.
South End Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02120
Contact Phone: (617) 927-1700
Details: South End Apartments is located in the Roxbury/South End neighborhood of Boston. It is one of four distinct housing developments known as Villa Victoria. The property is located on Cunard and St. Cyprian Streets 28 units of two, three and four bedroom units. Wheelchair accessible units are also offered. The Ruggles Street MBTA station is within walking distance as are several T bus stops. Street parking is available with a South End Resident permit parking. South End is located close to many cultural and recreational activities, extensive dining options, local parks and play grounds, and shopping all within walking distance. Large units have in unit laundry facilities. Social and recreational programs offered by the non-profit sponsor I.B.A. Heat and hot water is included in the rent and residents pay 30% of their household income for rent.
Spencer House - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 427-5500
Details: Spencer House, built by Rogerson on the Egleston Square campus which includes 3 other antique properties Rogerson re-developed, provides 46 apartments for low-income elders.
St Joseph's Community - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 427-3326
Details: St. Joseph’s Community is a cooperative housing development built in 1969 that provides “shares” to residents, making them owners and eligible for income tax deductions. That’s pretty special. But, this culturally diverse community is also lovely, with handsome, 2 ½ story townhomes surrounded by thriving trees, bushes and flowers in abundance. There are 14 one-bedroom, 42 two-bedroom, 48 three-bedroom, 27 four-bedroom and 6 five-bedroom homes, for a total of 137. Each unit is worth one share, and the value of the share depends on how many bedrooms the family requires. Ninety homes are established under Section 8 based housing laws, and tenants pay 30 percent of their income. The other units are also affordable, although under other guidelines. All would-be residents must apply and must meet the income guidelines every year. Members vote for a Board of Directors, which decides on policies. Trinity Management Company executes those policies and sees to day-to-day financial and site operations. The management team ensures that city, state and federal guidelines and laws are followed, maintenance is timely and resident needs are met. Among the amenities is hard-wood flooring. Units with more than two bedrooms have washer/dryer hookups. All have security systems and outlets for air conditioners and cable TV. The kitchens feature modern appliances. There is an outdoor fire pit that residents can reserve for special occasions. There are young people, more mature people, older adults and families at St. Joseph’s, which makes it a nice, vital community. Among the special events is a Youth Fun Day in summer, a SJC/Boston Police Game Night each fall, and the National Night Out in early August. Seniors at the site enjoy an annual Day Trip, which this year is to Kittery, Maine, for shopping at the outlet stores and a bite to eat at Warrant’s Lobster House. Last year they went to Martha’s Vineyard. The seniors also enjoy an annual Holiday Dinner Outing. The Annual Shareholders Meeting is the first Monday of April.
Taurus Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
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Taurus At Fountain Hill - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
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Details: A 73 units of family housing, Taurus @ Fountain Hill which was developed and constructed by affiliate Companies and has been managed by Cruz Management Co since 1980.
Wait Street Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Elderly)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02120
Contact Phone: (617) 232-7023
Details: Wait Street Apartments consists of various sites: 1-5 Peterborough Street (Elevator); 9, 11, 15, 19, 21 Wait Street (Walk-Up); 768, 774, 778, 782 Huntington Avenue (Walk-Up). Studio, 1 and 2 Bedroom Units; Utilities Included; Fully Applianced Kitchens; On-Site Laundry Facilities; Community Rooms with Kitchens; Part-time Resident Services Coordinator; Professional On-Site Management; 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance; Great location and easy access to MBTA Green Line or Bus.
Walnut House - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Disabled)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 524-3645
Details: Developed and managed by Rogerson, this historic property includes a residential program operated by Bay Cove Human Services for 34 adults with disabilities in Egleston Square.
Walnut Washington Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 989-0168
Details: Walnut Washington Apartments is a 65-unit scattered-site development located in Roxbury and Jamaica Plain. Urban Edge acquired the properties in the late 1980s, and is currently undertaking a moderate rehabilitation of the buildings, expected to be complete in 2015.
Wardman Apartments - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 989-0168
Details: Wardman Apartments is an 88-unit, scattered site development in the Egleston Square neighborhood of Roxbury. Most of the property was built around the turn of the 20th century, although the newest building, 71 Westminster Avenue, was completed in 2013, replacing a building destroyed in a fire. The newest building in Wardman, 71 Westminster Avenue, was completed in 2013 and is LEED for Homes Platinum certified.
Warren Gardens Cooperative - Subsidized, Low-Rent Apartment (for Family)
Location: Roxbury, MA - 02119
Contact Phone: (617) 427-1919