Comaven Apartments PB Section 8 Allston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Comaven Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Allston, MA with 89 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $516/month on average.
89
total units
97%
occupancy
$516
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1399 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $20,937/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,958/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at Comaven 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 1399 Commonwealth Ave, Allston; 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 (~$516/mo average here).
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- Long Glen Rental Ii LIHTC
- Comm/glen PB Section 8
- Hano Homes LIHTC
- Comm/glen PB Section 8
- Ashford Street Lodging House LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 1.1 km |
| Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC | Brighton | 1.1 km |
| Charlesview Incorporated PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.1 km |
| Leventhal House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Leventhal House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 1.4 km |
| Ulin House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 1.4 km |
| Wallingford Hsg PB Section 8 | Brighton | 1.4 km |
| Memorial Drive Housing LIHTC | Cambridge | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Allston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Comaven 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 Comaven Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $516/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 Comaven Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1399 Commonwealth Ave in Allston. 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.