Daniel F Burns Apts Public Housing Cambridge, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Daniel F Burns Apts is a Public Housing community in Cambridge, MA with 40 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $431/month on average.
40
total units
98%
occupancy
$431
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 Linnaean St, Cambridge, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,710/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,268/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Daniel F Burns Apts
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 45 Linnaean St, Cambridge; 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 (~$431/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Towers Public Housing | Somerville | 1.7 km |
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC | Brighton | 2.8 km |
| Charlesview Incorporated PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Clarendon Hill Towers LIHTC | Somerville | 3.4 km |
| Clarendon Hill Towers PB Section 8 | Somerville | 3.4 km |
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Daniel F Burns Apts 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 Daniel F Burns Apts?
Residents report average rents near $431/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 Daniel F Burns Apts?
Contact the management office at 45 Linnaean St in Cambridge. 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.