Roslyn Apartments Public Housing Roslindale, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Roslyn Apartments is a Public Housing community in Roslindale, MA with 119 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $409/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 45 months.
119
total units
97%
occupancy
$409
avg resident rent
45 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Cliffmont St Apt 211, Roslindale, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $17,477/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,192/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Roslyn Apartments
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 1 Cliffmont St Apt 211, Roslindale; 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 (~$409/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Roslindale
- Cummins Towers PB Section 8
- Florence Apts Lp LIHTC
- Florence Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Roslindale House PB Section 8
- Roslindale Senior Non-profit §202 Senior
- Trinty Washington Beech Four Phase Ii Lp LIHTC
- Trinity Washington Beech Phase Ii Lp LIHTC
- Longfellow House §202 Senior
- Washington Beech Phase 2b Public Housing
- Washington Beech Phase 1b Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetowne Homes One PB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 2.8 km |
| Georgetowne Homes 1b LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One B LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Franklin Field Public Housing | Dorchester | 2.8 km |
| Georgetowne Homes Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hyde Park | 2.8 km |
| Georgetowne Homes 1a LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Georgetowne Homes One a LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
| Franklin Hill Phase 1a LIHTC | Dorchester | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Roslindale
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Roslyn Apartments 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 Roslyn Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $409/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 Roslyn Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1 Cliffmont St Apt 211 in Roslindale. 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.