Bowdoin Apartments PB Section 8 Malden, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bowdoin Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Malden, MA with 108 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $695/month on average.
108
total units
99%
occupancy
$695
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 17A Lisbon St, Malden, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $28,632/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,938/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Bowdoin Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 17A Lisbon St, Malden; 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 (~$695/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Malden
- Newland St Public Housing
- Bowdoin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Salem St a Public Housing
- Heritage 195 Pleasant St LIHTC
- Pleasant St Public Housing
- Pleasant Plaza LIHTC
- Mountain Ave Public Housing
- Pearl Street Public Housing
- Suffolk Manor Public Housing
- Maplewood Place LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Towers LIHTC | Malden | 0.8 km |
| Robinson Cuticura Mill Apts PB Section 8 | Malden | 2 km |
| Congregational Retirement Homes Iii PB Section 8 | Melrose | 2.4 km |
| Prospect House LIHTC | Revere | 2.8 km |
| Cefalo Memorial Complex PB Section 8 | Melrose | 3.4 km |
| Everett-non Profit Hsg. Corp. §202 Senior | Everett | 3.4 km |
| Carter Heights LIHTC | Chelsea | 3.7 km |
| Rose Street & Pamona Street Public Housing | Revere | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Malden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bowdoin Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Bowdoin Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $695/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 Bowdoin Apartments?
Contact the management office at 17A Lisbon St in Malden. 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.