How many low income apartments are in Roslindale, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 16 subsidized properties in Roslindale with approximately 1,059 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Roslindale?

Tenant-paid rents in Roslindale's assisted buildings typically range from about $389 to $968 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 Roslindale?

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 Roslindale?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Suffolk 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 Roslindale, MA

There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Roslindale with roughly 1,059 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $389 to $968 per month. Median reported wait: about 68 months.

assisted properties

1,059

subsidized units

$679

typical rent

68 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Roslindale

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Roslindale

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cummins Towers PB Section 8	180	$583	—
Florence Apts Lp LIHTC	132	—	—
Florence Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	126	$640	—
Roslyn Apartments Public Housing	119	$409	45 mo
Roslindale House PB Section 8	83	$389	—
Roslindale Senior Non-profit §202 Senior	79	$453	—
Trinty Washington Beech Four Phase Ii Lp LIHTC	56	—	—
Trinity Washington Beech Phase Ii Lp LIHTC	50	—	—
Longfellow House §202 Senior	44	$472	—
Washington Beech Phase 2b Public Housing	39	$721	88 mo
Washington Beech Phase 1b Public Housing	37	$415	54 mo
Washington Beech Phase 2a Public Housing	35	$838	68 mo
Trinity Washington Beech Phase I Lp LIHTC	28	—	—
Conway Court LIHTC	21	—	—
Washington Beech Phase 1a Public Housing	16	$968	88 mo
Weld Park Apts. PB Section 8	14	$451	—

Section 8 apartments in Roslindale (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
Cummins Towers PB Section 8	180	$583	—
Florence Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	126	$640	—
Roslindale House PB Section 8	83	$389	—
Weld Park Apts. PB Section 8	14	$451	—

Public housing developments in Roslindale

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
Roslyn Apartments Public Housing	119	$409	45 mo
Washington Beech Phase 2b Public Housing	39	$721	88 mo
Washington Beech Phase 1b Public Housing	37	$415	54 mo
Washington Beech Phase 2a Public Housing	35	$838	68 mo
Washington Beech Phase 1a Public Housing	16	$968	88 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Roslindale

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
Florence Apts Lp LIHTC	132	—	—
Trinty Washington Beech Four Phase Ii Lp LIHTC	56	—	—
Trinity Washington Beech Phase Ii Lp LIHTC	50	—	—
Trinity Washington Beech Phase I Lp LIHTC	28	—	—
Conway Court LIHTC	21	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Suffolk County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Suffolk County: studio $2,359, 1-BR $2,476, 2-BR $2,941, 3-BR $3,526, 4-BR $3,894.

Full FMR table for Suffolk County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Roslindale

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.