Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public Housing Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments is a Public Housing community in Boston, MA with 414 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $591/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
414
total units
95%
occupancy
$591
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 Harrison Archway, Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $24,749/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,213/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 22% |
How to apply at Ruth Lillian Barkley 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 42 Harrison Archway, 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 (~$591/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ruth Lillian Barkley 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 Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $591/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 Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments?
Contact the management office at 42 Harrison Archway 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.