Harvard Place §202 Senior Cambridge, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harvard Place is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Cambridge, MA with 21 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $407/month on average.
21
total units
100%
occupancy
$407
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,975/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,853/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Harvard Place
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 231 Harvard 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 (~$407/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Towers Public Housing | Somerville | 1.1 km |
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 2 km |
| Mission Main I LIHTC | Roxbury Crossing | 3.3 km |
| Peterborough Housing PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.3 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Alice Heywood Taylor Public Housing | Roxbury | 3.4 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harvard Place have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Harvard Place?
Residents report average rents near $407/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 Harvard Place?
Contact the management office at 231 Harvard 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.