Newland St Public Housing Malden, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Newland St is a Public Housing community in Malden, MA with 473 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $907/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 38 months.
473
total units
100%
occupancy
$907
avg resident rent
38 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 122 Alden St, Malden, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $37,690/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,912/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at Newland St
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 122 Alden St, Malden; 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 (~$907/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Malden
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- Salem St a Public Housing
- Heritage 195 Pleasant St LIHTC
- Pleasant St Public Housing
- Pleasant Plaza LIHTC
- Mountain Ave Public Housing
- Bowdoin Apartments PB Section 8
- Pearl Street Public Housing
- Suffolk Manor Public Housing
- Maplewood Place LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robinson Cuticura Mill Apts PB Section 8 | Malden | 1.7 km |
| Prospect House LIHTC | Revere | 2 km |
| Carter Heights LIHTC | Chelsea | 2.8 km |
| Chelsea Village PB Section 8 | Chelsea | 3.3 km |
| Margolis-scrivano-mace Apartments Public Housing | Chelsea | 3.4 km |
| Broadway Glen Apts LIHTC | Chelsea | 3.4 km |
| Broadway Glen PB Section 8 | Chelsea | 3.4 km |
| Congregational Retirement Homes Iii PB Section 8 | Melrose | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Malden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Newland St 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 Newland St?
Residents report average rents near $907/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 Newland St?
Contact the management office at 122 Alden St in Malden. 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.