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Affordable housing in Methuen, Massachusetts: open lotteries and waitlists

Methuen, Massachusetts has 5 open affordable housing listings on Fair Shot Housing right now: 1 lottery, 3 waitlists and 1 first come listing. Posted rents run from $1,999 to $2,800 a month and homes for sale are posted from $316,649 to $316,649. The next application deadline is Oct 6, 2026.

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Stone Castle Estates

Methuen, MA

Home for sale · Lottery

$316,649

1 home · 2 bedrooms

Seniors 55+
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OpenFor rent

2 Charles Street

Methuen, MA

Income-restricted rental · Waitlist

Rent not posted

2 bedrooms

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OpenFor rent

Residence at Masonic Lodge

Methuen, MA

Income-restricted rental · Waitlist

Rent not posted

1–2 bedrooms

Open nowFor rent

Summit Place

Methuen, MA

Income-restricted rental · First come

$1,999–$2,800/mo

1–2 bedrooms

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OpenFor rent

The Woods at Merrimack

Methuen, MA

Income-restricted rental · Waitlist

Rent not posted

1 bedroom

Seniors 62+

Quick facts for Methuen, Massachusetts

Open listings
51 lottery, 3 waitlists, 1 first come listing
Median starting rent
$1,999 a monthThe middle of the lowest rent posted for each rental that posts one.
Rent range
$1,999 to $2,800 a monthLowest to highest rent posted across rentals.
Price range for homes
$316,649Homes for sale that post a price (1 for sale in total).
Income limit, 2 people
$85,450The most a household of 2 can earn a year. Based on the 1 listings that post it.
Online applications
4 of 5Listings with an online application.
Where applications are posted
mcohousingservices.com, chapa.org, sebhousing.comThe sites most listings here link to.
Next deadline
Oct 6, 20261 listing with a deadline still ahead.
Data last checked
Oct 6, 2026

Every figure is worked out from the open listings above and changes as listings open and close. Each program sets its own income limit, often as a share of the area median income (the middle income in the area), so limits differ from listing to listing.

Questions about affordable housing in Methuen, Massachusetts

What kinds of affordable housing listings are open in Methuen, Massachusetts?

Methuen, Massachusetts has 1 lottery, 3 waitlists and 1 first come listing open right now. Each listing says whether it is a lottery, a waitlist or first come.

How much does affordable housing cost in Methuen, Massachusetts?

Only 1 of the 4 rentals in Methuen, Massachusetts post a rent on their source page; those run from $1,999 to $2,800 a month. Homes for sale are posted from $316,649. Rents in income-restricted rentals are usually set by a program formula tied to the middle income in the area (the area median income) instead of the market, so they are often lower than similar homes nearby.

What income do I need to qualify for affordable housing in Methuen, Massachusetts?

Among the 1 listing in Methuen, Massachusetts that post an income limit, the most a household of 2 can earn a year ranges from $85,450. Some programs also set a minimum income, and limits are higher for larger households. Both differ from listing to listing. The free qualify check compares your household with the income limit and rules on each open listing.

Can I apply online for affordable housing in Methuen, Massachusetts?

4 of the 5 open listings in Methuen, Massachusetts have an online application. Listings here link to mcohousingservices.com (3 listings), chapa.org (1 listing) and sebhousing.com (1 listing). Check each listing for any application fee the program states, and be careful with anyone who asks you to pay to enter a lottery.

When is the next housing deadline in Methuen, Massachusetts?

The next application deadline in Methuen, Massachusetts is Oct 6, 2026, and 1 open listing has a deadline still ahead. Listings without a deadline, such as waitlists and first come listings, stay open until the program closes them.

How lotteries, waitlists and first come work

All 5 open listings in Methuen, Massachusetts

The open listings we have here, with their kind of housing and how you get in. Open one to see its deadline, rent or price, income limits and how to apply.

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