Salem St a — Income-Restricted Housing in Malden, MA 02148
630 Salem St, Malden, MA 02148
213 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Malden Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 18 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Housing authority: (781) 322-3150Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Malden Housing Authority. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (781) 322-3150.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 213 1 bedroom
- Average tenant rent
- $438/mo
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- Apply through Malden Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 28 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
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- Apply through Malden Housing Authority
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Rents and income limits in 02148
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $3,170/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $126,800/yr
- Renters in 02148 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 51%
Income limits (2026)
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH area · median family income $164,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $36,000 | $60,000 | $96,000 |
| 2 | $41,150 | $68,600 | $109,700 |
| 3 | $46,300 | $77,150 | $123,400 |
| 4 | $51,400 | $85,700 | $137,100 |
| 5 | $55,550 | $92,600 | $148,100 |
| 6 | $59,650 | $99,450 | $159,050 |
| 7 | $63,750 | $106,300 | $170,050 |
| 8 | $67,850 | $113,150 | $181,000 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 02148 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,570 | $2,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,650 | $2,518 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,170 | $3,008 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,780 | $3,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,170 | $3,953 |
Wider area = Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,720 (02151) to $3,970 (02141).
Census figures for 02148 (2020–2024 average): median rent $2,204. Median household income $100,606. 59% of homes are rented. 51% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 25% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 02148's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 02148Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Salem St a?
Apply through Malden Housing Authority, which runs Salem St a. Call (781) 322-3150. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Salem St a Section 8 housing?
Salem St a is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Salem St a?
Public records list 213 units at Salem St a in Malden, MA 02148. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Salem St a?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 02148 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Salem St a?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Salem St a in Malden, MA 02148. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Malden, MA 02148?
Most income-restricted buildings in Malden, MA 02148 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $60,000, and $85,700 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($96,000 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Malden, MA 02148?
For many programs in Malden, MA 02148, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $60,000 a year for 1 person and $85,700 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $96,000 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Malden, MA 02148?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Malden, MA 02148, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Malden, MA 02148 is $3,170 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Salem St a take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Salem St a has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Malden, MA 02148 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Salem St a.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.