Comm/glen PB Section 8 Allston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Comm/glen is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Allston, MA with 24 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $629/month on average.
24
total units
96%
occupancy
$629
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1285 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $26,991/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,416/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
How to apply at Comm/glen
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 1285 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 (~$629/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Allston
- Comaven Apartments PB Section 8
- Governor Apts PB Section 8
- Brighton-allston Elderly PB Section 8
- Long Glen Rental LIHTC
- Brian J Honan Apts LIHTC
- Long-glen Rental Apts. PB Section 8
- Long Glen Rental Ii LIHTC
- Hano Homes LIHTC
- Comm/glen PB Section 8
- Ashford Street Lodging House LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Public Housing | Brighton | 0.8 km |
| Memorial Drive Housing LIHTC | Cambridge | 1.4 km |
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Leventhal House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2 km |
| Leventhal House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 2 km |
| Ulin House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 2 km |
| Mission Park PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Mission Park Lp LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Allston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Comm/glen 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 Comm/glen?
Residents report average rents near $629/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 Comm/glen?
Contact the management office at 1285 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.