Roosevelt Towers / Cambridge H.a. PB Section 8 Cambridge, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Roosevelt Towers / Cambridge H.a. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cambridge, MA with 77 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $568/month on average.
77
total units
91%
occupancy
$568
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 14 Roosevelt Towers, Cambridge, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $23,313/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,214/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 83% |
How to apply at Roosevelt Towers / Cambridge H.a.
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 14 Roosevelt Towers, 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 (~$568/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Towers Public Housing | Somerville | 1.4 km |
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 1.4 km |
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 2.8 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 2.8 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Roosevelt Towers / Cambridge H.a. have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Roosevelt Towers / Cambridge H.a.?
Residents report average rents near $568/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 Roosevelt Towers / Cambridge H.a.?
Contact the management office at 14 Roosevelt Towers 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.