Section 8 apartments in West Cambridge, Cambridge

West Cambridge is in the West area, primarily within ZIP code 02138. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.

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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 02138

Small-Area FMR · FY2027

Bedrooms	HUD benchmark / mo
Studio	$3,500
1 bedroom	$3,610
2 bedrooms	$4,310
3 bedrooms	$5,140
4 bedrooms	$5,660

These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.

HUD rent benchmarks by ZIP code in West Cambridge: 02138

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Governing PHA

Cambridge Housing Authority

HUD PHA code MA003 · 7,597 HCV vouchers

Waitlist closed

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
Website: https://www.cambridge-housing.org

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Lowell Housing Authority

HUD PHA code MA001 · 1,405 HCV vouchers

Call to confirm

Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address: 350 Moody St , Lowell , MA
Phone: 9789373500

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