Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Arlington, MA

Discover affordable housing in Arlington where there are 11+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.

Broadwal Homes

110 Broadway, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
accessible_forward Disability

Millbrook Square Apartments

17 Mill St , Arlington, Massachusetts 02476

payment Subsidized

385 Massachusetts Ave Unit 34

385 Massachusetts Ave Unit 34, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474

bed Studio
payment $2125/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable

12 Brattle Dr Unit 3

12 Brattle Dr Unit 3, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474

bed 1
payment $2350/mo.

15 Governor Rd

15 Governor Rd, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474

bed 4
payment $3750/mo.

180 Medford St Unit 1

180 Medford St Unit 1, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474

bed 2
payment $2500/mo.

1 Brattle Dr Unit 2

1 Brattle Dr Unit 2, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474

bed 1
payment $2300/mo.

11 Brattle Dr Unit 3

11 Brattle Dr Unit 3, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474

bed 1
payment $2300/mo.

11 Allen St Unit 09

11 Allen St Unit 09, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474

bed 1
payment $2350/mo.

Downing Square Broadway Initiative

252 Massachusetts Avenue , Arlington, Massachusetts 02474

bed Studio-3

Capitol Square Apartments

252 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, Massachusetts 02474

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Arlington, Massachusetts

Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.

Badge Description
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists.
payment Subsidized
Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent.
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you
elderly Senior
Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older.
payment Income Based
Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income.
accessibility Accessible
Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy.
accessible_forward Disability
Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities.
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable
Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program.
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Arlington, Massachusetts
$53.54/hour
$38.54 (+257%) more than Massachusetts minimum wage and $46.29 (+639%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Arlington, Massachusetts?

Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.

Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Arlington, Massachusetts.
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Moving to Work programs for Arlington, Massachusetts.
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Arlington, Massachusetts.

Go to the Massachusetts Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Arlington.

How many renters live in Arlington, Massachusetts?

The City of Arlington has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 31.3 percent of the population living in Arlington.

What is the rental market like in Arlington, Massachusetts?

There are an estimated housing units in the Arlington area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Arlington, Massachusetts, there are 1.05 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Arlington?

The rental vacancy rate in Arlington is 3 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.

How many rental units are in Arlington for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Arlington
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
283 3,087 3,039 781 359
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Arlington

A large number of apartments in Arlington have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.

How Much Is Rent in Arlington

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $2,212 to $3,765. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $2,212
One BR $2,377
Two BR $2,827
Three BR $3,418
Four BR $3,765
2024 Fair Market Rents in Arlington, Massachusetts

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Arlington?

Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.

These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:

Unit Size Count of Units Below FMR Percentage of Total Units Below FMR
Studio 108 38 percent
One BR 1,403 45 percent
Two BR 353 12 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Arlington, Massachusetts

How many affordable rental units are in Arlington?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Arlington, Massachusetts including the following:

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Arlington, Massachusetts

Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.

Income Based Apartments in Arlington, Massachusetts

Arlington features 157 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.

Low Rent Apartments in Arlington, Massachusetts

There are 11 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Arlington.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Arlington, Massachusetts

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Arlington landlords $1,100 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in Arlington.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Arlington, Massachusetts for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,544 and $3,110.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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