Walden Square Apartments PB Section 8 Cambridge, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Walden Square Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cambridge, MA with 48 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $928/month on average.
48
total units
92%
occupancy
$928
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 Walden Square Rd, Cambridge, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $38,133/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,620/yr |
| People per unit | 3 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 87% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at Walden Square Apartments
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 15 Walden Square Rd, 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 (~$928/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Hill Towers LIHTC | Somerville | 2.2 km |
| Clarendon Hill Towers PB Section 8 | Somerville | 2.2 km |
| Brady Towers Public Housing | Somerville | 2.8 km |
| Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen Public Housing | Medford | 3.3 km |
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC | Brighton | 3.4 km |
| Charlesview Incorporated PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Mystic View Apt Public Housing | Somerville | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Walden Square Apartments 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 Walden Square Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $928/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 Walden Square Apartments?
Contact the management office at 15 Walden Square Rd 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.