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Finding an affordable apartment can be challenging. There are online resources that can help you in your quest.
Learn more about available housing from online resources and from Way Finders below.
Online resources
Housing Navigator Massachusetts, Inc. is a nonprofit promoting equity and ease in finding a home. Their free online tool makes it simple to search for affordable rentals statewide.
AffordableHousing.com is a nationwide resource for affordable apartments, condos, houses, and townhouses, including Section 8 rental housing and housing agency waiting lists.
Apartments.com is a leading online website that can help you find market rate apartments throughout the Commonwealth. While it does not focus on affordable apartments, households receiving a housing subsidy, or paying market rent, can use this site to search for apartments.
Zillow is a leading national website featuring homes and apartments for rent or purchase. While it does not focus on affordable apartments, households receiving a housing subsidy, or paying market rent, can use this site to search for apartments.
Refusing to rent to a family that receives a housing subsidy is illegal under state fair housing laws.
Learn more about your fair housing rights here.
Report any suspected incidents of housing discrimination to the Way Finders fair housing manager here.
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Apply for a Way Finders apartment
The best time to apply for a Way Finders apartment is 10 years ago. The next best time is today. While our waiting list can be long, we offer over 800 units of affordable rental housing in western Massachusetts – and we are building more. Visit our Property Management page to learn more about our communities and submit your application today!