Section 8 apartments in ZIP 02140, Cambridge
ZIP 02140 covers the Porter Square, North Cambridge, Agassiz neighborhoods in Cambridge. Payment standards below are the exact ceilings a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for units in this ZIP.
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Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 02140
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,930 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,070 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,650 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,380 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,830 |
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.
Neighborhoods inside ZIP 02140
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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