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MELVILLE TOWERS

850 PLEASANT ST

NEW BEDFORD , MA 2740

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Total apartment units: 320

Assisted housing category: Insured-Subsidized

Owner organization name: Melville Towers Limited Partnership

Management agent organization name: Peabody Properties, Inc.

Management agent main phone number: (781) 794-1000

Management agent email address: ddonovan@peabodyproperties.com

Hud Administered ind: N

Contract doc type: HAP

Program type: LMSA

Rent to FMR ratio: 154.8899385

Rent to FMR description: Between 141% & 160% FMR

Total 1bedroom units: 280

Total 2bedroom units: 39

1bedroom: $784.00 per month

2bedrooms: $962.00 per month



Inquiry & Reviews (7)
Joseph Brunelle
2022-03-30T05:05:14Z
(1/5)

The employee office is rude there is very rarely Ore than 2 elevators working at a time then dont shovel the walk way enough for people with both electric chairs and wheelchairs to come out and have their cigarettes and go back in and the building wi more ...

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Denise Affonseca
2022-01-17T11:52:56Z
(1/5)

I have been going to this place for 3 years and the office employees are so rude but the maintenance are always hard at work I wouldnt live there if it was free The elderly people who live alone cant have overnight guests so so sad

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Ashley Falkenbach
2022-01-07T14:45:46Z
(5/5)

What a building Its updated very well decorated and so clean The provided parking lot is conveniently located practically under the building Many employees work here making it easy to get help when you need it I really like the outside private patio more ...

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Michele Costa
2021-08-20T20:44:49Z
(4/5)

Very clean and great place if you live a quiet and peaceful life Rules are necessary or chaos and filth arises I live alone and have no issue with the police here I feel safer Friends come and go no problem If you like parties large family loud pres more ...

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Cheryl Martinez
2018-02-13T17:47:39Z
(1/5)

Beautifully maintained however they like to control their tenants lives Who can visit who can spend the night How long their tenants can stay out of the apartment They can not control these peoples lives They have no control over family caring about more ...

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2024 Fair Market Rents in NEW BEDFORD, MA 2740 with Section 8 Assistance

In 2024, Fair Market Rents (FMRs) in NEW BEDFORD, MA 2740 offer diverse housing options, including those relevant to Section 8 assistance:

  Efficiency: $900 (low) to $1,100 (high) per month
  One-Bedrooms: $1,053 (low) to $1,287 (high) per month
  Two-Bedrooms: $1,278 (low) to $1,562 (high) per month
  Three-Bedrooms: $1,548 (low) to $1,892 (high) per month
  Four-Bedrooms: $1,791 (low) to $2,189 (high) per month

These FMRs offer choices for various budgets and Section 8 housing requirements in the NEW BEDFORD, MA 2740 providing valuable resources for both tenants and landlords.

The prices mentioned include utilities; however, if the property owner doesn't cover utilities, the rent may be lower. Additionally, keep in mind that each housing authority sets its own price limits, so it's advisable to reach out to the housing authority to inquire about the allowable rental rates.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the New Bedford, MA HUD Metro FMR Area Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.