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The West Apartments

49 West St., Worcester, MA 01612Open in Google Maps

RentalFirst come

Income-restricted rental vacancies (studio to 2 bedrooms) in Worcester, MA; first come, first served.

Cost

Area median income is the middle income in the area: half of households earn more, and half earn less.

SizeRent a monthMinimum incomeIncome level
Studio$1,254$37,620 a yearUp to 60% of the area's median income
1 bedroom$1,428$42,840 a yearUp to 60% of the area's median income
2 bedrooms$752$22,560 a yearUp to 30% of the area's median income

If you have a Section 8 voucher

This is the most a Section 8 voucher can pay toward rent in this area each month. It is not what this home costs. Your local housing office sets the exact amount.

SizeVoucher can pay up to
Studio$1,577
1 bedroom$1,587
2 bedrooms$2,043

How this is worked out

Deadline

When to apply

Any time. There's no deadline.

Who can apply

Open to

Any household earning under the limits below.

Other rules from the listing

  • Income-restricted.

Income limits

The most your whole household can earn in a year, before taxes. These limits are for the highest income level on the posted chart (60% of the middle income in the area). Some homes here may have lower limits.

HouseholdMaximum income
1 person$52,380
2 people$55,880

How to apply

Ways to apply

By mail

fritzie@myharvardapartment.comMCO Housing Services, LLC, P.O. Box 372, Harvard, MA 01451.

By email

fritzie@myharvardapartment.comlotteryinfo@mcohousingservices.com.

Documents you'll need

  • Most recent five (5) consecutive pay stubs for all jobs (or unemployment, disability, worker's compensation or severance payment records)
  • Benefit letter showing full periodic amounts from Social Security
  • Annuities
  • Insurance
  • Retirement funds
  • Pensions
  • Disability or death benefits
  • Federal tax returns 2025 (no state returns)
  • All pages submitted to the IRS
  • W2 and/or 1099-R forms 2025
  • Asset statements: checking
  • Savings (every page)
  • Digital wallets
  • Prepaid debit card statements
  • Investment
  • Retirement and other accounts
  • Explain non-payroll deposits

Forms

What happens next

  1. 1Download the application from the listing.

Details

Good to know

Vacancies are filled first come, first served.No deadline; rolling.

Source

MCO Housing Services listing ↗Confirm the details with the building or office before you apply.
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