Studio Section 8 apartments in Linden, Malden
A Section 8 voucher will cover up to $2,430/mo for a studio unit in ZIP 02148 — the current Small-Area FMR for the Linden area.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
Under Massachusetts law (MGL Ch 151B §4(10)), it is illegal statewide for a landlord to refuse an applicant because they use a housing voucher. Enforcement by the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD).
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 02148
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,430 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,550 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,010 |
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.
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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