Fairmount Apartments

43 Bow St., Boston, MA 02136

Fairmount Apartments is a public housing at 43 Bow St. in Boston, MA 02136, with 202 apartments.

At a glance

• 202 apartments (the housing authority)
• Bedrooms: 112 2-bedroom, 90 3-bedroom

No homes in Fairmount Apartments are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Fairmount Apartments is in State public housing.

Boston Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 58 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Fairmount (MBTA Fairmount Line Franklin/Foxboro Line), 0.7 mi
• Hyde Park (MBTA Franklin/Foxboro Line Providence/Stoughton Line), 0.9 mi
• Readville (MBTA Fairmount Line Franklin/Foxboro Line Providence/Stoughton Line), 0.9 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Washington St @ Garfield Ave (MBTA 24), 0.2 mi

Public schools nearby

• Roosevelt K-8 School (elementary, grades PK–8), 0.3 mi
• Boston Community Leadership Academy (high, grades 7–12), 1.3 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Fairmount Apartments

How many units are in Fairmount Apartments?

Fairmount Apartments has 202 apartments, according to the housing authority.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Fairmount Apartments right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Fairmount Apartments comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Fairmount Apartments?

Fairmount (MBTA Fairmount Line Franklin/Foxboro Line) is 0.7 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Fairmount Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. Fairmount Apartments is in State public housing. Apply through Boston Housing Authority.

Buildings near Fairmount Apartments

• Blake Estates — 1344 Hyde Park Ave, 175 apartments, 0.7 mi
• Malone Apartments — 11 Gordon Ave, 102 apartments · 1 listed now, 0.9 mi

More: all 300 large buildings in Boston · Boston homes for sale and rent

Sources

• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)
• OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Fairmount Apartments or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].