Peabody Apartments

1875 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02124

Peabody Apartments is a housing for older adults at 1875 Dorchester Ave in Dorchester, Boston, MA 02124, with 103 apartments.

At a glance

103 apartments (the housing authority)
Bedrooms: 98 1-bedroom, 5 2-bedroom

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

Income-restricted housing

Peabody Apartments is in Federal public housing. Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

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

Getting around

Walkability: 99 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

Ashmont (MBTA Red Line Mattapan Line), 0.2 mi
Shawmut (MBTA Red Line), 0.4 mi
Cedar Grove (MBTA Mattapan Line), 0.6 mi

Closest bus stops:

Dorchester Ave @ Talbot Ave (MBTA 18), under 0.1 mi
Dorchester Ave @ Dracut St (MBTA 15 18), under 0.1 mi
Geneva Ave opp Vinson St (MBTA 15 17 18), 0.8 mi

Public schools nearby

Lee Academy (elementary, grades PK–3), 0.4 mi
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper (high, grades 2–12), 0.5 mi

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

Questions about Peabody Apartments

How many units are in Peabody Apartments?

Peabody Apartments has 103 apartments, according to the housing authority.

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

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

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

Ashmont (MBTA Red Line Mattapan Line) is 0.2 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Peabody Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. Peabody Apartments is in Federal public housing. Apply through Boston Housing Authority.

Buildings near Peabody Apartments

Ashmont TOD — 1900 Dorchester Ave, 74 apartments, 0.1 mi
Adams Templeton Elderly Housing — 39 Msgr Lydon Way, 76 apartments, 0.2 mi
Ashmont TOD — 1971–1977 Dorchester Ave, 83 apartments · built 2015 · 6 floors, 0.3 mi
Codman Square Apartments — 784 Washington St Apt 111, 100 apartments, 0.4 mi
Mattapan Apartments — 430 Adams St, 183 apartments, 0.6 mi
Granite Fields Corner — 68 Charles St, 67 apartments, 0.9 mi
Keystone — 151 Hallet St, 223 apartments, 1 mi
Tab II — 8 Kingsdale St, 104 apartments, 1 mi

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

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