How many low income apartments are in Medford, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Medford with approximately 735 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Medford?

Tenant-paid rents in Medford's assisted buildings typically range from about $550 to $1,080 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Medford?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Medford?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Middlesex County: about $2,476/mo for one-bedroom and $2,941/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Medford, MA

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Medford with roughly 735 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $550 to $1,080 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.

assisted properties

735

subsidized units

$815

typical rent

20 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Medford

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Medford

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen Public Housing	281	$756	20 mo
Riverside Towers PB Section 8	199	$624	—
Laprise Village Public Housing	141	$1,080	22 mo
Weldon Manor Public Housing	75	$550	20 mo
Water Street Apartments PB Section 8	35	$569	—
Wolcott Street 81 §811	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Medford (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
Riverside Towers PB Section 8	199	$624	—
Water Street Apartments PB Section 8	35	$569	—

Public housing developments in Medford

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
Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen Public Housing	281	$756	20 mo
Laprise Village Public Housing	141	$1,080	22 mo
Weldon Manor Public Housing	75	$550	20 mo

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 Medford

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.