Mlk Towers Public Housing Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mlk Towers is a Public Housing community in Boston, MA with 103 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $405/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 40 months.
103
total units
98%
occupancy
$405
avg resident rent
40 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 Mlk Blvd Apt 11, Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,767/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,599/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mlk Towers
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 280 Mlk Blvd Apt 11, 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 (~$405/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mlk Towers 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 Mlk Towers?
Residents report average rents near $405/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 Mlk Towers?
Contact the management office at 280 Mlk Blvd Apt 11 in 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.