The #1 Affordable Housing Search Engine for Massachusetts
Affordable housing is for you whether you're on a fixed income or make over $100,000 a year based on HUD guidelines.
Our Mission
Connecting people with a place to call home
We develop technology that promotes housing equity and we provide unique data that brings transparency to the affordable housing market.
We are a nonprofit building technology for public good.
About Us →How Our Free Search Engine Works
Search thousands of available properties, including First Come, First Served units, lotteries and Short Waitlists.
Connect with property managers, review eligibility and income requirements.
Apply directly to the property manager to submit your application.
Our Key Partners, Funders & Supporters
Explore Affordable Housing Options for Renters
Affordable Units
16,335
Properties
194
Communities Served
94
Find a place to call home with WinnCompanies, a national leader in affordable housing whose family of companies, including WinnResidential, are dedicated to creating welcoming communities and exceptional resident experiences.
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Affordable Units
711
Properties
25
Communities Served
6
The Chelmsford Housing Authority is committed to providing safe, affordable housing and supportive services to elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and families in need. We believe in fostering dignity, respect, and understanding for every person we serve.
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Affordable Units
11,972
Properties
192
Communities Served
55
At Peabody, our direct approach makes all the difference when it comes to successful, high-quality communities. Through our connection to the communities we serve and the culture we bring to our team, clients, vendors, and residents, we truly put the HOME in housing.
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Affordable Units
2,953
Properties
47
Communities Served
32
Whatever you are looking for in an apartment home, JMC has a warm and welcoming community that accomodates every lifestyle. Whether you seek pet friendly features, outdoor amenities, proximity to the water or a commuter location, we have options to complement your home life experience. Prime locations will keep you close to everything you enjoy and all the places you need to be.
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Disclamer: Fair Housing & Paid Advertising
All paid advertisements, sponsored listings, and featured placements are clearly identified and do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by this website. Advertising placement does not influence eligibility requirements, application processes, waitlist priority, or housing availability. Property owners, managers, developers, and advertisers are solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and legality of the information they provide, including pricing, availability, income limits, eligibility criteria, accessibility features, and compliance with all applicable fair housing and affordable housing regulations. This website is committed to supporting equal housing opportunity and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair housing laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, familial status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.
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Housing Navigator MA regularly collaborates with experts across the housing ecosystem to produce research that leverages our unique dataset, helping to inform decisions about affordable housing production and preservation.
For Community Advocates
Advocacy Data Sheet
Use data to bolster your advocacy efforts. Focus on rent-based income units and mobile vouchers for households earning 30-50% AMI to prevent displacement and create housing stability.
Download PDFFor Planners & Policy Makers
Planning & Policy Data Sheet
Build the right units in the right places. Create more affordable 1-bedroom units for small households and address geographic disparities in age-restricted housing.
Download PDFFor Developers
Development Data Sheet
Focus your development efforts where they're needed most. Build deeply affordable rental housing with emphasis on small units (SROs, Studios, 1BRs) available to all ages.
Download PDFExplore Our Unique Dataset and Dashboard
Dive deeper into our unique dataset, interactive dashboards, and detailed analysis of Massachusetts's affordable housing landscape.
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Help Center & Resources
Access specialized guides, detailed tutorials, and essential resources to navigate Massachusetts' affordable housing market with confidence and clarity.
Search Guide
Step-by-step tutorials for using our search engine
Glossary
This glossary defines common terms used in our search engine
FAQs
Answers to the most common questions
Additional Resources
Connect with other organizations and tools that can help with your housing search
Home is the Foundation
Real testimonials from people who have experienced housing insecurity