Foley Apartments Public Housing South Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Foley Apartments is a Public Housing community in South Boston, MA with 96 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $459/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 9 months.
96
total units
93%
occupancy
$459
avg resident rent
9 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 199 H St Apt 11, South Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $19,162/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,765/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Foley 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 199 H St Apt 11, South Boston; 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 (~$459/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in South Boston
- Mary Ellen Mccormack Public Housing
- West Broadway Homes LIHTC
- West Ninth Street Public Housing
- South Boston Non Profit House §202 Senior
- South Boston Elderly Housing §202 Senior
- Waterview Apts PB Section 8
- Father Walter J Martin Cooperative Homes LIHTC
- John Boyle O'reilly School Apts. PB Section 8
- Bay Cove Group Homes Iii PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Point LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Harbor Point Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.1 km |
| Castle Square I LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public Housing | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Torre Unidad Public Housing | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Franklin Square Apts LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Franklin Square House PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in South Boston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Foley 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 Foley Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $459/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 Foley Apartments?
Contact the management office at 199 H St Apt 11 in South Boston. 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.