Discover affordable housing in Dorchester where there are 122+ 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.
570 Dudley St, Dorchester, Massachusetts 02125
233 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, Massachusetts 02119
99 Shandon Rd, Dorchester, Massachusetts 02124
151 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, Massachusetts 2121
21 Larchmont St, Dorchester, Massachusetts 02124
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.
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Short Wait
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Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
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Subsidized
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Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
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Accepts Vouchers
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Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
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Senior
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Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
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Income Based
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Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
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Accessible
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Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
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Disability
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Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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Naturally Affordable
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Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program. |
Reported On December 9th, 2025 by Joshua Cappell
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