Franklin Field Apartments

21A Ames St, Boston, MA 02124

Franklin Field Apartments is a public housing at 21A Ames St in Dorchester, Boston, MA 02124, with 345 apartments.

At a glance

345 apartments (HUD’s public housing records)

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

Income-restricted housing

Franklin Field Apartments is in Federal public housing.

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

Getting around

Walkability: 34 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

Talbot Avenue (MBTA Fairmount Line Franklin/Foxboro Line), 0.4 mi
Morton Street (MBTA Fairmount Line Franklin/Foxboro Line), 0.6 mi
Shawmut (MBTA Red Line), 1.0 mi

Closest bus stops:

Ames St @ Westview St (MBTA 29), under 0.1 mi
Blue Hill Ave @ Callender St (MBTA 28 29), 0.2 mi
Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St (MBTA 14 16 22), 0.9 mi

Public schools nearby

Lee K-8 School (elementary, grades PK–8), 0.3 mi
Boston International High School & Newcomers Academy (high, grades 9–12), 0.6 mi

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

Questions about Franklin Field Apartments

How many units are in Franklin Field Apartments?

Franklin Field Apartments has 345 apartments, according to HUD’s public housing records.

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

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

What is the closest T or train station to Franklin Field Apartments?

Talbot Avenue (MBTA Fairmount Line Franklin/Foxboro Line) is 0.4 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Franklin Field Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. Franklin Field Apartments is in Federal public housing. Apply through the local housing authority.

Buildings near Franklin Field Apartments

Franklin Field Family — 91 Ames St, 346 apartments, 0.1 mi
Fieldstone Apartments — 907 Blue Hill Ave, 84 apartments, 0.3 mi
Wayne at Franklin Hill — 40 Franklin Hill Ave, 72 apartments, 0.5 mi
Tab II — 8 Kingsdale St, 104 apartments, 0.5 mi
Franklin Hill Apartments — 99 Shandon Rd, 867 apartments, 0.5 mi
Granite Lena Park — 31 Wales St, 143 apartments, 0.5 mi
Wayne at Bicknell — 57 Bicknell St, 72 apartments, 0.6 mi
Amiff Housing — 64 American Legion Hwy, 96 apartments, 0.6 mi

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Sources

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 Franklin Field Apartments or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].