Section 8 apartments in Union Square, Somerville

Union Square is in the Central area, primarily within ZIP code 02143. 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 02143

Small-Area FMR · FY2027
BedroomsHUD benchmark / mo
Studio$2,940
1 bedroom$3,040
2 bedrooms$3,630
3 bedrooms$4,330
4 bedrooms$4,770

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 Union Square: 02143

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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
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Lowell Housing Authority

HUD PHA code MA001 · 1,405 HCV vouchers

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

Address
350 Moody St , Lowell , MA

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