Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Malden, MA
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Malden with roughly 2,213 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $340 to $907 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Malden
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Malden
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newland St Public Housing | 473 | $907 | 38 mo |
| Bowdoin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 226 | — | — |
| Salem St a Public Housing | 213 | $414 | 27 mo |
| Heritage 195 Pleasant St LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Pleasant St Public Housing | 171 | $422 | 26 mo |
| Pleasant Plaza LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Mountain Ave Public Housing | 122 | $378 | 26 mo |
| Bowdoin Apartments PB Section 8 | 108 | $695 | — |
| Pearl Street Public Housing | 106 | $452 | 23 mo |
| Suffolk Manor Public Housing | 100 | $430 | 17 mo |
| Maplewood Place LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Robinson Cuticura Mill Apts PB Section 8 | 93 | $473 | — |
| Salem Towers LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Monsignor Neagle Apts. §202 Senior | 75 | $505 | — |
| Heritage the PB Section 8 | 20 | $340 | — |
| Cross Street Housing LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
| Triangle House PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Malden (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 226 | — | — |
| Bowdoin Apartments PB Section 8 | 108 | $695 | — |
| Robinson Cuticura Mill Apts PB Section 8 | 93 | $473 | — |
| Heritage the PB Section 8 | 20 | $340 | — |
| Triangle House PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Malden
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newland St Public Housing | 473 | $907 | 38 mo |
| Salem St a Public Housing | 213 | $414 | 27 mo |
| Pleasant St Public Housing | 171 | $422 | 26 mo |
| Mountain Ave Public Housing | 122 | $378 | 26 mo |
| Pearl Street Public Housing | 106 | $452 | 23 mo |
| Suffolk Manor Public Housing | 100 | $430 | 17 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Malden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage 195 Pleasant St LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Pleasant Plaza LIHTC | 125 | — | — |
| Maplewood Place LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Salem Towers LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Cross Street Housing LIHTC | 19 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Middlesex County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Middlesex County: studio $2,359, 1-BR $2,476, 2-BR $2,941, 3-BR $3,526, 4-BR $3,894.
Full FMR table for Middlesex County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Malden
- 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
- Arlington, MA
- Ashland, MA
- Ayer, MA
- Bedford, MA
- Billerica, MA
- Cambridge, MA
- Chelmsford, MA
- Everett, MA
- Framingham, MA
- Hudson, MA
- Lexington, MA
- Littleton, MA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.