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Affordable housing in Worcester, Massachusetts: open lotteries and waitlists

Worcester, Massachusetts has 8 open affordable housing listings on Fair Shot Housing right now: 1 lottery, 1 waitlist and 6 first come listings. Posted rents run from $1,383 to $2,316 a month and homes for sale are posted from $190,000 to $261,650. None of the open listings here posts a fixed deadline.

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Open now in Worcester, Massachusetts

These listings do not post a fixed deadline, so apply while they are open.

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12 Benefit Street

Worcester, MA

Income-restricted rental · First come

$1,498/mo

2 homes · 2 bedrooms

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Open nowFor sale

22 Elm

Worcester, MA

Home for sale · First come

$209,300–$261,650

5 homes · 1 and 3 bedrooms

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Open nowFor rent

24 Jackson St.

Worcester, MA

Income-restricted rental · First come

$1,564/mo

Studio

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OpenFor rent

Colony Retirement Homes III

Worcester, MA

Income-restricted rental · Waitlist

Rent not posted

1–2 bedrooms

Seniors 62+
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OpenFor sale

The Overlook at Coes

Worcester, MA

Home for sale · Lottery

$190,000–$215,000

10 homes · 1–2 bedrooms

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The Phoenix

Worcester, MA

Income-restricted rental · First come

$1,929–$2,316/mo

16 homes · 1–2 bedrooms

Quick facts for Worcester, Massachusetts

Open listings
81 lottery, 1 waitlist, 6 first come listings
Median starting rent
$1,531 a monthThe middle of the lowest rent posted for each rental that posts one.
Rent range
$1,383 to $2,316 a monthLowest to highest rent posted across rentals.
Price range for homes
$190,000 to $261,650Homes for sale that post a price (2 for sale in total).
Income limit, 2 people
$63,000 to $84,300The most a household of 2 can earn a year. Based on the 5 listings that post it.
Online applications
2 of 8Listings with an online application.
Where applications are posted
affordablelistings.com, mcohousingservices.com, colonyretirementhomes.orgThe sites most listings here link to.
Next deadline
None postedWaitlists and first come listings stay open until closed.
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 Worcester, Massachusetts

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

Worcester, Massachusetts has 1 lottery, 1 waitlist and 6 first come listings open right now. Each listing says whether it is a lottery, a waitlist or first come.

How much does affordable housing cost in Worcester, Massachusetts?

Posted rents in Worcester, Massachusetts run from $1,383 to $2,316 a month, and the median starting rent is $1,531. Homes for sale are posted from $190,000 to $261,650. 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 Worcester, Massachusetts?

Among the 5 listings in Worcester, Massachusetts that post an income limit, the most a household of 2 can earn a year ranges from $63,000 to $84,300. 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 Worcester, Massachusetts?

2 of the 8 open listings in Worcester, Massachusetts have an online application. Listings here link to affordablelistings.com (2 listings), mcohousingservices.com (2 listings) and colonyretirementhomes.org (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 Worcester, Massachusetts?

None of the open listings in Worcester, Massachusetts posts a deadline that is still ahead. Waitlists and first come listings stay open until the program closes them, so the listing page is the place to check the latest status.

How lotteries, waitlists and first come work

All 8 open listings in Worcester, 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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Fair Shot Housing is not a government agency. Listing details come from public agency sources; always confirm them with the program before you apply.