Section 8 apartments in East Cambridge, Cambridge
East Cambridge is in the East area, primarily within ZIP code 02141. Cambridge is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.
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Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 02141
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $3,050 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,030 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Payment standards by ZIP code in East Cambridge: 02141
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Governing PHA
Cambridge Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA003 · 7,597 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Cambridge Housing Authority HCV waitlist status varies — call (617) 864-3020 or visit cambridge-housing.org.
- Address
- 362 Green Street, Cambridge, MA
- Phone
- (617) 864-3020
Lowell Housing Authority
HUD PHA code MA001 · 1,405 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 350 Moody St , Lowell , MA
- Phone
- 9789373500
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