Doris Bunte Apartments Public Housing Roxbury, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Doris Bunte Apartments is a Public Housing community in Roxbury, MA with 163 units reporting 51% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $363/month on average.
163
total units
51%
occupancy
$363
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1990 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $15,018/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,121/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Doris Bunte Apartments
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 1990 Columbus Ave, Roxbury; 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 (~$363/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Roxbury
- Alice Heywood Taylor Public Housing
- Roxse Residences PB Section 8
- Mandela Homes PB Section 8
- Academy Homes Ii/new Academy Estate PB Section 8
- New Port Antonio Apts. PB Section 8
- Warren Gardens Cooperative PB Section 8
- Academy Homes I LIHTC
- Orchard Park Phase Ii -hope Vi. Public Housing
- Grant Manor PB Section 8
- Marcus Garvey Gdns PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Park PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Mission Park Lp LIHTC | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Village at Brookline LIHTC | Brookline | 1.4 km |
| Blue/elm Hill - Granite #3 PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.4 km |
| Blue Elm United Estates LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Franklin Highlands PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Franklin Highlands LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Blue Mountain Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roxbury
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Doris Bunte Apartments 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 Doris Bunte Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $363/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 Doris Bunte Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1990 Columbus Ave in Roxbury. 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.