Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cambridge, MD
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cambridge with roughly 1,693 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $333 to $464 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Cambridge
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cambridge
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Mowbray Park LIHTC | 190 | — | — |
| Calvin Mowbray Park & Stephen Campe PB Section 8 | 190 | $464 | — |
| Altair Apartments Fka Bay Country PB Section 8 | 144 | $361 | — |
| Bay Country Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Cambridge Park LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Bradford House PB Section 8 | 121 | $333 | — |
| Crusader Arms Apts LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Cambridge Commons LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Cambridge Club Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Conifer Village at Cambridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Conifer Village at Cambridge Ii LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Foxtail Crossing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Foxtail Crossing LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Carlton Courts PB Section 8 | 40 | $404 | — |
| Carlton Courts Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Stephen Camper Park LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| New Horizons Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Parkside Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | $381 | — |
| Glenburn Garden House LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Greenwood Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | $399 | — |
| Pleasant Village I LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Hayward Street LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Cambridge (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Mowbray Park & Stephen Campe PB Section 8 | 190 | $464 | — |
| Altair Apartments Fka Bay Country PB Section 8 | 144 | $361 | — |
| Bay Country Apts. LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Bradford House PB Section 8 | 121 | $333 | — |
| Cambridge Club Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Conifer Village at Cambridge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Foxtail Crossing Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Carlton Courts PB Section 8 | 40 | $404 | — |
| Parkside Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | $381 | — |
| Greenwood Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | $399 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cambridge
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Mowbray Park LIHTC | 190 | — | — |
| Cambridge Park LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Crusader Arms Apts LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Cambridge Commons LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Conifer Village at Cambridge Ii LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Foxtail Crossing LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Carlton Courts Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Stephen Camper Park LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| New Horizons Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Glenburn Garden House LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Pleasant Village I LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Hayward Street LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Dorchester County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Dorchester County: studio $947, 1-BR $952, 2-BR $1,144, 3-BR $1,591, 4-BR $1,919.
Full FMR table for Dorchester County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Cambridge
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Hurlock, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Hagerstown, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Edgewood, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.