Affordable Rental Unit Available in Boston’s Essex Street Lofts
A 0-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental unit at 86 Essex Street in Boston, part of the Essex Street Lofts development, is listed as available with an 80% AMI income eligibility threshold. The rent is $1,669.00, with a lottery application deadline of December…

Boston, MA, September 1, 2026 —
A rental opportunity has become available in Boston, offering a 0-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit within the Essex Street Lofts development. The property is located at 86 Essex Street.
The listing specifies an income eligibility requirement of 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). This threshold is used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.
Prospective renters interested in this unit will find the monthly rent set at $1,669.00.
Applications for the lottery process must be submitted by December 1, 2026. Further details regarding the application process or specific income verification requirements were not provided in the summary.
The Essex Street Lofts development is situated in Boston, though the specific neighborhood or sub-market was not detailed in the provided information. The availability of units with income restrictions often aims to provide housing options for individuals and families within certain income brackets.
Details regarding the total number of units available or the developer behind the Essex Street Lofts were not included in the summary.
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