Boston Commons Public Housing Bridgeport, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Boston Commons is a Public Housing community in Bridgeport, CT with 309 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $687/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 26 months.
309
total units
97%
occupancy
$687
avg resident rent
26 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1260 Boston Ave, Bridgeport, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $29,266/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,120/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Boston Commons
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1260 Boston Ave, Bridgeport; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$687/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bridgeport
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- P.t. Barnum Apts. Public Housing
- Augustana Homes LIHTC
- Fireside Apts. Ext 2 Public Housing
- Charles F. Greene Homes Public Housing
- Stratfield Apartments I & Ii PB Section 8
- Bridgeport Towers PB Section 8
- Harbor View Towers Public Housing
- Master Contract - Creative Choice Public Housing
- Stratfield Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Street Senior Apts PB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Augustana Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 1.1 km |
| Bishop Curtis/augustana Homes - Bri PB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 1.1 km |
| Crescent Crossing Phase 1-a LIHTC | Bridgeport | 1.4 km |
| St Pauls Commons LIHTC | Bridgeport | 1.4 km |
| Bishop Curtis Homes - East Bridgepo §202 Senior | Bridgeport | 1.4 km |
| Hall Commons §202 Senior | Bridgeport | 1.4 km |
| Clifford House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bridgeport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Boston Commons have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Boston Commons?
Residents report average rents near $687/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Boston Commons?
Contact the management office at 1260 Boston Ave in Bridgeport. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.