Pleasant St Public Housing Malden, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pleasant St is a Public Housing community in Malden, MA with 171 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $422/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 26 months.
171
total units
99%
occupancy
$422
avg resident rent
26 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 557 Pleasant St, Malden, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,794/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,565/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Pleasant 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 557 Pleasant 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 (~$422/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Malden
- Newland St Public Housing
- Bowdoin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Salem St a Public Housing
- Heritage 195 Pleasant St LIHTC
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Monsignor Neagle Apts. §202 Senior | Malden | 1.4 km |
| Riverside Towers PB Section 8 | Medford | 2 km |
| Robinson Cuticura Mill Apts PB Section 8 | Malden | 2 km |
| Weldon Manor Public Housing | Medford | 2 km |
| Laprise Village Public Housing | Medford | 2.2 km |
| Cefalo Memorial Complex PB Section 8 | Melrose | 2.4 km |
| Salem Towers LIHTC | Malden | 2.5 km |
| Mystic View Apt Public Housing | Somerville | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Malden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pleasant 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 Pleasant St?
Residents report average rents near $422/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 Pleasant St?
Contact the management office at 557 Pleasant 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.